Finding the Third Proportional to 162,292,977 and 251,338,909.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,292,977 and 251,338,909.50 is: 389,242,027.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,292,977 : 251,338,909.50 = 251,338,909.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,292,977/251,338,909.50 = 251,338,909.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,292,977x = 251,338,909.50 × 251,338,909.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,292,977x = 63,171,247,428,649,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,171,247,428,649,192/162,292,977 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,242,027.57
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