Finding the Third Proportional to 231,465,253.50 and 352,624,342.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,465,253.50 and 352,624,342.50 is: 537,203,424.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,465,253.50 : 352,624,342.50 = 352,624,342.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,465,253.50/352,624,342.50 = 352,624,342.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,465,253.50x = 352,624,342.50 × 352,624,342.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,465,253.50x = 124,343,926,923,557,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,343,926,923,557,312/231,465,253.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,203,424.89
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