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Finding the Third Proportional to 259,065,926 and 370,467,119.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 259,065,926 and 370,467,119.50 is: 529,772,049.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,065,926 : 370,467,119.50 = 370,467,119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,065,926/370,467,119.50 = 370,467,119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,065,926x = 370,467,119.50 × 370,467,119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,065,926x = 137,245,886,630,627,280
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,245,886,630,627,280/259,065,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,772,049.72

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