Finding the Third Proportional to 258,946,096 and 554,827,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 258,946,096 and 554,827,288 is: 1,188,793,051.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
258,946,096 : 554,827,288 = 554,827,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
258,946,096/554,827,288 = 554,827,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
258,946,096x = 554,827,288 × 554,827,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
258,946,096x = 307,833,319,509,434,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 307,833,319,509,434,944/258,946,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,188,793,051.00
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