Finding the Third Proportional to 256,929,030 and 366,261,664.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,929,030 and 366,261,664.50 is: 522,119,306.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,929,030 : 366,261,664.50 = 366,261,664.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,929,030/366,261,664.50 = 366,261,664.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,929,030x = 366,261,664.50 × 366,261,664.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,929,030x = 134,147,606,882,310,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,147,606,882,310,560/256,929,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,119,306.18
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