Finding the Third Proportional to 252,640,967 and 549,768,879
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,640,967 and 549,768,879 is: 1,196,345,247.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,640,967 : 549,768,879 = 549,768,879 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,640,967/549,768,879 = 549,768,879/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,640,967x = 549,768,879 × 549,768,879 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,640,967x = 302,245,820,316,916,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,245,820,316,916,672/252,640,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,196,345,247.99
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