Finding the Third Proportional to 242,293,396.50 and 528,991,641
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Solution
The third proportional to 242,293,396.50 and 528,991,641 is: 1,154,931,006.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
242,293,396.50 : 528,991,641 = 528,991,641 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
242,293,396.50/528,991,641 = 528,991,641/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
242,293,396.50x = 528,991,641 × 528,991,641 - Step 4: Simplify right side
242,293,396.50x = 279,832,156,247,872,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 279,832,156,247,872,896/242,293,396.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,154,931,006.33
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