Finding the Third Proportional to 252,918,494 and 379,377,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,918,494 and 379,377,718 is: 569,066,542.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,918,494 : 379,377,718 = 379,377,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,918,494/379,377,718 = 379,377,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,918,494x = 379,377,718 × 379,377,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,918,494x = 143,927,452,914,887,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,927,452,914,887,520/252,918,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 569,066,542.50
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