Finding the Third Proportional to 256,627,026 and 553,316,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,627,026 and 553,316,004 is: 1,193,009,968.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,627,026 : 553,316,004 = 553,316,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,627,026/553,316,004 = 553,316,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,627,026x = 553,316,004 × 553,316,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,627,026x = 306,158,600,282,528,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 306,158,600,282,528,000/256,627,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,193,009,968.80
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