Finding the Third Proportional to 259,065,928 and 370,467,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,065,928 and 370,467,122 is: 529,772,052.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,065,928 : 370,467,122 = 370,467,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,065,928/370,467,122 = 370,467,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,065,928x = 370,467,122 × 370,467,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,065,928x = 137,245,888,482,962,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,245,888,482,962,880/259,065,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529,772,052.78
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