Finding the Third Proportional to 265,786,514 and 382,875,842.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 265,786,514 and 382,875,842.75 is: 551,547,588.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
265,786,514 : 382,875,842.75 = 382,875,842.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
265,786,514/382,875,842.75 = 382,875,842.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
265,786,514x = 382,875,842.75 × 382,875,842.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
265,786,514x = 146,593,910,961,522,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,593,910,961,522,720/265,786,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 551,547,588.91
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