Finding the Third Proportional to 254,956,162.50 and 563,504,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 254,956,162.50 and 563,504,814 is: 1,245,459,895.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
254,956,162.50 : 563,504,814 = 563,504,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
254,956,162.50/563,504,814 = 563,504,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
254,956,162.50x = 563,504,814 × 563,504,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
254,956,162.50x = 317,537,675,401,174,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 317,537,675,401,174,592/254,956,162.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,245,459,895.10
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