Finding the Third Proportional to 253,722,283.88 and 403,726,226.91
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Solution
The third proportional to 253,722,283.88 and 403,726,226.91 is: 642,414,469.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
253,722,283.88 : 403,726,226.91 = 403,726,226.91 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
253,722,283.88/403,726,226.91 = 403,726,226.91/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
253,722,283.88x = 403,726,226.91 × 403,726,226.91 - Step 4: Simplify right side
253,722,283.88x = 162,994,866,291,948,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,994,866,291,948,768/253,722,283.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,414,469.09
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