Finding the Third Proportional to 185,389,186.50 and 280,469,799
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,389,186.50 and 280,469,799 is: 424,314,436.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,389,186.50 : 280,469,799 = 280,469,799 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,389,186.50/280,469,799 = 280,469,799/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,389,186.50x = 280,469,799 × 280,469,799 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,389,186.50x = 78,663,308,151,100,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,663,308,151,100,400/185,389,186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,314,436.22
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