Finding the Third Proportional to 138,229,344 and 296,972,596.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,229,344 and 296,972,596.50 is: 638,017,374.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,229,344 : 296,972,596.50 = 296,972,596.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,229,344/296,972,596.50 = 296,972,596.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,229,344x = 296,972,596.50 × 296,972,596.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,229,344x = 88,192,723,071,951,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,192,723,071,951,808/138,229,344 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,017,374.02
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