Finding the Third Proportional to 115,865,656.50 and 241,255,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,865,656.50 and 241,255,473 is: 502,342,152.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,865,656.50 : 241,255,473 = 241,255,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,865,656.50/241,255,473 = 241,255,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,865,656.50x = 241,255,473 × 241,255,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,865,656.50x = 58,204,203,252,453,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,204,203,252,453,728/115,865,656.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,342,152.20
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