Finding the Third Proportional to 262,047,829.50 and 411,040,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 262,047,829.50 and 411,040,136 is: 644,744,868.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
262,047,829.50 : 411,040,136 = 411,040,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
262,047,829.50/411,040,136 = 411,040,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
262,047,829.50x = 411,040,136 × 411,040,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
262,047,829.50x = 168,953,993,402,898,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,953,993,402,898,496/262,047,829.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,744,868.62
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