Finding the Third Proportional to 252,416,664 and 377,233,789.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 252,416,664 and 377,233,789.50 is: 563,771,542.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
252,416,664 : 377,233,789.50 = 377,233,789.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
252,416,664/377,233,789.50 = 377,233,789.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
252,416,664x = 377,233,789.50 × 377,233,789.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
252,416,664x = 142,305,331,940,530,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,305,331,940,530,304/252,416,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 563,771,542.20
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