Finding the Third Proportional to 251,273,934 and 377,176,623.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 251,273,934 and 377,176,623.75 is: 566,163,800.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
251,273,934 : 377,176,623.75 = 377,176,623.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
251,273,934/377,176,623.75 = 377,176,623.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
251,273,934x = 377,176,623.75 × 377,176,623.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
251,273,934x = 142,262,205,503,449,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,262,205,503,449,072/251,273,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,163,800.75
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