Finding the Third Proportional to 259,019,724 and 398,533,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,019,724 and 398,533,833 is: 613,193,518.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,019,724 : 398,533,833 = 398,533,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,019,724/398,533,833 = 398,533,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,019,724x = 398,533,833 × 398,533,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,019,724x = 158,829,216,045,671,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,829,216,045,671,904/259,019,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,193,518.98
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