Finding the Third Proportional to 252,799,968 and 377,543,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,799,968 and 377,543,376 is: 563,841,055.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,799,968 : 377,543,376 = 377,543,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,799,968/377,543,376 = 377,543,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,799,968x = 377,543,376 × 377,543,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,799,968x = 142,539,000,761,477,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,539,000,761,477,376/252,799,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,841,055.40
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