Finding the Third Proportional to 252,166,215 and 395,538,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,166,215 and 395,538,540 is: 620,427,033.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,166,215 : 395,538,540 = 395,538,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,166,215/395,538,540 = 395,538,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,166,215x = 395,538,540 × 395,538,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,166,215x = 156,450,736,625,331,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,450,736,625,331,584/252,166,215 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 620,427,033.12
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