Finding the Third Proportional to 258,887,502 and 556,195,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,887,502 and 556,195,248 is: 1,194,932,746.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,887,502 : 556,195,248 = 556,195,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,887,502/556,195,248 = 556,195,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,887,502x = 556,195,248 × 556,195,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,887,502x = 309,353,153,897,781,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 309,353,153,897,781,504/258,887,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,194,932,746.88
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