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Finding the Third Proportional to 215,017,663.50 and 332,031,940.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 215,017,663.50 and 332,031,940.50 is: 512,726,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,017,663.50 : 332,031,940.50 = 332,031,940.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,017,663.50/332,031,940.50 = 332,031,940.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,017,663.50x = 332,031,940.50 × 332,031,940.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,017,663.50x = 110,245,209,512,195,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,245,209,512,195,536/215,017,663.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,726,292.89

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