Finding the Third Proportional to 162,257,293.50 and 382,644,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,257,293.50 and 382,644,363 is: 902,373,664.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,257,293.50 : 382,644,363 = 382,644,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,257,293.50/382,644,363 = 382,644,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,257,293.50x = 382,644,363 × 382,644,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,257,293.50x = 146,416,708,535,675,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,416,708,535,675,776/162,257,293.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,373,664.55
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