Finding the Third Proportional to 245,461,991.25 and 381,126,535.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 245,461,991.25 and 381,126,535.50 is: 591,771,603.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
245,461,991.25 : 381,126,535.50 = 381,126,535.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
245,461,991.25/381,126,535.50 = 381,126,535.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
245,461,991.25x = 381,126,535.50 × 381,126,535.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
245,461,991.25x = 145,257,436,062,232,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,257,436,062,232,768/245,461,991.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 591,771,603.10
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