Finding the Third Proportional to 261,731,106 and 550,538,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 261,731,106 and 550,538,244 is: 1,158,029,562.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
261,731,106 : 550,538,244 = 550,538,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
261,731,106/550,538,244 = 550,538,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
261,731,106x = 550,538,244 × 550,538,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
261,731,106x = 303,092,358,106,603,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,092,358,106,603,520/261,731,106 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,158,029,562.24
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