Finding the Third Proportional to 255,879,466 and 364,679,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 255,879,466 and 364,679,863 is: 519,742,379.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
255,879,466 : 364,679,863 = 364,679,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
255,879,466/364,679,863 = 364,679,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
255,879,466x = 364,679,863 × 364,679,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
255,879,466x = 132,991,402,477,698,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,991,402,477,698,768/255,879,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,742,379.32
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