Finding the Third Proportional to 253,808,444 and 342,447,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,808,444 and 342,447,180 is: 462,041,645.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,808,444 : 342,447,180 = 342,447,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,808,444/342,447,180 = 342,447,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,808,444x = 342,447,180 × 342,447,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,808,444x = 117,270,071,089,952,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,270,071,089,952,400/253,808,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,041,645.43
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