Finding the Third Proportional to 250,640,478 and 383,164,690.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 250,640,478 and 383,164,690.50 is: 585,760,054.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
250,640,478 : 383,164,690.50 = 383,164,690.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
250,640,478/383,164,690.50 = 383,164,690.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
250,640,478x = 383,164,690.50 × 383,164,690.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
250,640,478x = 146,815,180,045,960,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,815,180,045,960,800/250,640,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 585,760,054.47
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