Finding the Third Proportional to 255,492,796 and 382,814,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,492,796 and 382,814,150 is: 573,584,366.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,492,796 : 382,814,150 = 382,814,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,492,796/382,814,150 = 382,814,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,492,796x = 382,814,150 × 382,814,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,492,796x = 146,546,673,440,222,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,546,673,440,222,496/255,492,796 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 573,584,366.11
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