Finding the Third Proportional to 255,012,939 and 540,671,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,012,939 and 540,671,346 is: 1,146,316,361.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,012,939 : 540,671,346 = 540,671,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,012,939/540,671,346 = 540,671,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,012,939x = 540,671,346 × 540,671,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,012,939x = 292,325,504,385,451,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,325,504,385,451,712/255,012,939 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,146,316,361.56
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