Finding the Third Proportional to 116,823,816 and 249,283,891.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,823,816 and 249,283,891.50 is: 531,933,133.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,823,816 : 249,283,891.50 = 249,283,891.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,823,816/249,283,891.50 = 249,283,891.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,823,816x = 249,283,891.50 × 249,283,891.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,823,816x = 62,142,458,561,383,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,142,458,561,383,776/116,823,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531,933,133.92
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