Finding the Third Proportional to 254,158,404 and 554,926,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,158,404 and 554,926,368 is: 1,211,619,482.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,158,404 : 554,926,368 = 554,926,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,158,404/554,926,368 = 554,926,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,158,404x = 554,926,368 × 554,926,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,158,404x = 307,943,273,901,671,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,943,273,901,671,424/254,158,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,211,619,482.40
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