Finding the Third Proportional to 132,427,381.50 and 285,093,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 132,427,381.50 and 285,093,795 is: 613,758,808.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
132,427,381.50 : 285,093,795 = 285,093,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
132,427,381.50/285,093,795 = 285,093,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
132,427,381.50x = 285,093,795 × 285,093,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
132,427,381.50x = 81,278,471,947,502,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,278,471,947,502,032/132,427,381.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 613,758,808.99
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