Finding the Third Proportional to 252,223,160 and 380,138,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,223,160 and 380,138,808 is: 572,927,217.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,223,160 : 380,138,808 = 380,138,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,223,160/380,138,808 = 380,138,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,223,160x = 380,138,808 × 380,138,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,223,160x = 144,505,513,347,660,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,505,513,347,660,864/252,223,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 572,927,217.90
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