Finding the Third Proportional to 253,021,660 and 382,228,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,021,660 and 382,228,332 is: 577,414,984.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,021,660 : 382,228,332 = 382,228,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,021,660/382,228,332 = 382,228,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,021,660x = 382,228,332 × 382,228,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,021,660x = 146,098,497,783,502,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,098,497,783,502,208/253,021,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 577,414,984.09
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