Finding the Third Proportional to 254,397,248 and 549,081,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,397,248 and 549,081,952 is: 1,185,118,912.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,397,248 : 549,081,952 = 549,081,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,397,248/549,081,952 = 549,081,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,397,248x = 549,081,952 × 549,081,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,397,248x = 301,490,990,012,130,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,490,990,012,130,304/254,397,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,185,118,912.97
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