Finding the Third Proportional to 253,808,434 and 342,447,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,808,434 and 342,447,170 is: 462,041,636.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,808,434 : 342,447,170 = 342,447,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,808,434/342,447,170 = 342,447,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,808,434x = 342,447,170 × 342,447,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,808,434x = 117,270,064,241,008,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,270,064,241,008,896/253,808,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,041,636.65
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