Finding the Third Proportional to 253,913,910 and 357,566,736
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,913,910 and 357,566,736 is: 503,532,755.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,913,910 : 357,566,736 = 357,566,736 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,913,910/357,566,736 = 357,566,736/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,913,910x = 357,566,736 × 357,566,736 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,913,910x = 127,853,970,693,693,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,853,970,693,693,696/253,913,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,532,755.23
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