Finding the Third Proportional to 129,486,799.50 and 270,944,749.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 129,486,799.50 and 270,944,749.50 is: 566,938,541.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
129,486,799.50 : 270,944,749.50 = 270,944,749.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
129,486,799.50/270,944,749.50 = 270,944,749.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
129,486,799.50x = 270,944,749.50 × 270,944,749.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
129,486,799.50x = 73,411,057,281,617,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,411,057,281,617,744/129,486,799.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,938,541.73
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