Finding the Third Proportional to 254,741,036 and 552,732,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,741,036 and 552,732,184 is: 1,199,307,626.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,741,036 : 552,732,184 = 552,732,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,741,036/552,732,184 = 552,732,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,741,036x = 552,732,184 × 552,732,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,741,036x = 305,512,867,229,409,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,512,867,229,409,856/254,741,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,199,307,626.39
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