Finding the Third Proportional to 252,404,199 and 377,597,322
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,404,199 and 377,597,322 is: 564,886,551.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,404,199 : 377,597,322 = 377,597,322 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,404,199/377,597,322 = 377,597,322/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,404,199x = 377,597,322 × 377,597,322 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,404,199x = 142,579,737,581,571,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,579,737,581,571,680/252,404,199 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,886,551.60
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