Finding the Third Proportional to 253,780,938 and 382,351,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,780,938 and 382,351,599 is: 576,058,810.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,780,938 : 382,351,599 = 382,351,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,780,938/382,351,599 = 382,351,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,780,938x = 382,351,599 × 382,351,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,780,938x = 146,192,745,257,856,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,192,745,257,856,800/253,780,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,058,810.44
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