Finding the Third Proportional to 261,524,378 and 550,152,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,524,378 and 550,152,976 is: 1,157,323,456.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,524,378 : 550,152,976 = 550,152,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,524,378/550,152,976 = 550,152,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,524,378x = 550,152,976 × 550,152,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,524,378x = 302,668,297,001,656,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,668,297,001,656,576/261,524,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,157,323,456.10
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