Finding the Third Proportional to 254,836,374 and 393,520,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,836,374 and 393,520,289 is: 607,677,057.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,836,374 : 393,520,289 = 393,520,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,836,374/393,520,289 = 393,520,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,836,374x = 393,520,289 × 393,520,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,836,374x = 154,858,217,854,643,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,858,217,854,643,520/254,836,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 607,677,057.34
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