Finding the Third Proportional to 254,288,654 and 549,222,460
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,288,654 and 549,222,460 is: 1,186,231,889.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,288,654 : 549,222,460 = 549,222,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,288,654/549,222,460 = 549,222,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,288,654x = 549,222,460 × 549,222,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,288,654x = 301,645,310,568,451,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,645,310,568,451,584/254,288,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,231,889.72
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