Finding the Third Proportional to 254,741,024 and 552,732,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,741,024 and 552,732,160 is: 1,199,307,578.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,741,024 : 552,732,160 = 552,732,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,741,024/552,732,160 = 552,732,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,741,024x = 552,732,160 × 552,732,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,741,024x = 305,512,840,698,265,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,512,840,698,265,600/254,741,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,307,578.74
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