Finding the Third Proportional to 205,530,486 and 485,015,167.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,530,486 and 485,015,167.50 is: 1,144,549,002.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,530,486 : 485,015,167.50 = 485,015,167.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,530,486/485,015,167.50 = 485,015,167.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,530,486x = 485,015,167.50 × 485,015,167.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,530,486x = 235,239,712,705,053,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,239,712,705,053,056/205,530,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,144,549,002.36
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