Finding the Third Proportional to 254,288,662 and 549,222,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,288,662 and 549,222,476 is: 1,186,231,921.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,288,662 : 549,222,476 = 549,222,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,288,662/549,222,476 = 549,222,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,288,662x = 549,222,476 × 549,222,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,288,662x = 301,645,328,143,570,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,645,328,143,570,560/254,288,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,186,231,921.51
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