Finding the Third Proportional to 252,729,768 and 388,291,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,729,768 and 388,291,356 is: 596,566,753.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,729,768 : 388,291,356 = 388,291,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,729,768/388,291,356 = 388,291,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,729,768x = 388,291,356 × 388,291,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,729,768x = 150,770,177,144,318,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,770,177,144,318,720/252,729,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,566,753.25
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