Finding the Third Proportional to 205,429,041.50 and 418,032,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,429,041.50 and 418,032,513 is: 850,664,446.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,429,041.50 : 418,032,513 = 418,032,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,429,041.50/418,032,513 = 418,032,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,429,041.50x = 418,032,513 × 418,032,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,429,041.50x = 174,751,181,925,095,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,751,181,925,095,168/205,429,041.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,664,446.71
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