Finding the Third Proportional to 251,465,474 and 549,679,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,465,474 and 549,679,252 is: 1,201,545,783.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,465,474 : 549,679,252 = 549,679,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,465,474/549,679,252 = 549,679,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,465,474x = 549,679,252 × 549,679,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,465,474x = 302,147,280,079,279,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,147,280,079,279,488/251,465,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,201,545,783.89
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