Finding the Third Proportional to 253,268,292 and 378,411,450.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,268,292 and 378,411,450.75 is: 565,389,472.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,268,292 : 378,411,450.75 = 378,411,450.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,268,292/378,411,450.75 = 378,411,450.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,268,292x = 378,411,450.75 × 378,411,450.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,268,292x = 143,195,226,058,719,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,195,226,058,719,680/253,268,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 565,389,472.67
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