Finding the Third Proportional to 253,511,940 and 534,260,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,511,940 and 534,260,226 is: 1,125,919,312.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,511,940 : 534,260,226 = 534,260,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,511,940/534,260,226 = 534,260,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,511,940x = 534,260,226 × 534,260,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,511,940x = 285,433,989,085,571,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,433,989,085,571,072/253,511,940 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,125,919,312.07
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