Finding the Third Proportional to 253,141,902 and 380,386,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,141,902 and 380,386,800 is: 571,592,914.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,141,902 : 380,386,800 = 380,386,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,141,902/380,386,800 = 380,386,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,141,902x = 380,386,800 × 380,386,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,141,902x = 144,694,117,614,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,694,117,614,240,000/253,141,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 571,592,914.77
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