Finding the Third Proportional to 138,229,351.50 and 296,972,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 138,229,351.50 and 296,972,610 is: 638,017,397.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
138,229,351.50 : 296,972,610 = 296,972,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
138,229,351.50/296,972,610 = 296,972,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
138,229,351.50x = 296,972,610 × 296,972,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
138,229,351.50x = 88,192,731,090,212,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,192,731,090,212,096/138,229,351.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 638,017,397.41
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