Finding the Third Proportional to 259,366,991.63 and 555,801,993
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Solution
The third proportional to 259,366,991.63 and 555,801,993 is: 1,191,037,662.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
259,366,991.63 : 555,801,993 = 555,801,993 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
259,366,991.63/555,801,993 = 555,801,993/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
259,366,991.63x = 555,801,993 × 555,801,993 - Step 4: Simplify right side
259,366,991.63x = 308,915,855,422,772,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,915,855,422,772,032/259,366,991.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,191,037,662.45
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