Finding the Third Proportional to 254,836,372 and 393,520,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,836,372 and 393,520,286 is: 607,677,052.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,836,372 : 393,520,286 = 393,520,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,836,372/393,520,286 = 393,520,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,836,372x = 393,520,286 × 393,520,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,836,372x = 154,858,215,493,521,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,858,215,493,521,792/254,836,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,677,052.84
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