Finding the Third Proportional to 253,367,964 and 391,687,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,367,964 and 391,687,170 is: 605,517,906.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,367,964 : 391,687,170 = 391,687,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,367,964/391,687,170 = 391,687,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,367,964x = 391,687,170 × 391,687,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,367,964x = 153,418,839,142,608,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,418,839,142,608,896/253,367,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 605,517,906.53
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