Finding the Third Proportional to 252,312,810.75 and 368,890,152.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,312,810.75 and 368,890,152.75 is: 539,330,303.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,312,810.75 : 368,890,152.75 = 368,890,152.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,312,810.75/368,890,152.75 = 368,890,152.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,312,810.75x = 368,890,152.75 × 368,890,152.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,312,810.75x = 136,079,944,795,918,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,079,944,795,918,336/252,312,810.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,330,303.49
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