Finding the Third Proportional to 254,062,466 and 388,395,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,062,466 and 388,395,654 is: 593,756,277.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,062,466 : 388,395,654 = 388,395,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,062,466/388,395,654 = 388,395,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,062,466x = 388,395,654 × 388,395,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,062,466x = 150,851,184,046,087,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,851,184,046,087,712/254,062,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 593,756,277.43
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