Finding the Third Proportional to 162,403,228 and 383,255,132.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,403,228 and 383,255,132.50 is: 904,443,208.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,403,228 : 383,255,132.50 = 383,255,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,403,228/383,255,132.50 = 383,255,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,403,228x = 383,255,132.50 × 383,255,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,403,228x = 146,884,496,587,592,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,884,496,587,592,544/162,403,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,443,208.40
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