Finding the Third Proportional to 258,875,334 and 556,171,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,875,334 and 556,171,875 is: 1,194,888,480.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,875,334 : 556,171,875 = 556,171,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,875,334/556,171,875 = 556,171,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,875,334x = 556,171,875 × 556,171,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,875,334x = 309,327,154,541,015,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,327,154,541,015,616/258,875,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,888,480.73
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