Finding the Third Proportional to 254,436,294 and 553,926,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,436,294 and 553,926,430 is: 1,205,938,370.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,436,294 : 553,926,430 = 553,926,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,436,294/553,926,430 = 553,926,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,436,294x = 553,926,430 × 553,926,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,436,294x = 306,834,489,852,544,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,834,489,852,544,896/254,436,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,205,938,370.78
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