Finding the Third Proportional to 252,404,214 and 377,597,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,404,214 and 377,597,340 is: 564,886,571.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,404,214 : 377,597,340 = 377,597,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,404,214/377,597,340 = 377,597,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,404,214x = 377,597,340 × 377,597,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,404,214x = 142,579,751,175,075,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,579,751,175,075,600/252,404,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,886,571.88
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