Finding the Third Proportional to 256,615,380 and 370,764,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,615,380 and 370,764,990 is: 535,691,499.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,615,380 : 370,764,990 = 370,764,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,615,380/370,764,990 = 370,764,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,615,380x = 370,764,990 × 370,764,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,615,380x = 137,466,677,809,700,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,466,677,809,700,096/256,615,380 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,691,499.90
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