Finding the Third Proportional to 256,957,924.50 and 380,770,512.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 256,957,924.50 and 380,770,512.75 is: 564,240,949.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
256,957,924.50 : 380,770,512.75 = 380,770,512.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
256,957,924.50/380,770,512.75 = 380,770,512.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
256,957,924.50x = 380,770,512.75 × 380,770,512.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
256,957,924.50x = 144,986,183,379,897,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,986,183,379,897,920/256,957,924.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564,240,949.81
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