Finding the Third Proportional to 258,751,746 and 561,161,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,751,746 and 561,161,484 is: 1,217,005,164.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,751,746 : 561,161,484 = 561,161,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,751,746/561,161,484 = 561,161,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,751,746x = 561,161,484 × 561,161,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,751,746x = 314,902,211,125,082,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,902,211,125,082,240/258,751,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,217,005,164.19
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