Finding the Third Proportional to 182,539,456.50 and 430,474,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,539,456.50 and 430,474,911 is: 1,015,170,377.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,539,456.50 : 430,474,911 = 430,474,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,539,456.50/430,474,911 = 430,474,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,539,456.50x = 430,474,911 × 430,474,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,539,456.50x = 185,308,649,000,457,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,308,649,000,457,920/182,539,456.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,015,170,377.70
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