Finding the Third Proportional to 253,517,042 and 555,454,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,517,042 and 555,454,264 is: 1,216,996,841.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,517,042 : 555,454,264 = 555,454,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,517,042/555,454,264 = 555,454,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,517,042x = 555,454,264 × 555,454,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,517,042x = 308,529,439,395,781,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,529,439,395,781,696/253,517,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,216,996,841.56
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