Finding the Third Proportional to 266,042,912,943 and 550,943,878,360.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 266,042,912,943 and 550,943,878,360.50 is: 1,140,940,586,408.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
266,042,912,943 : 550,943,878,360.50 = 550,943,878,360.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
266,042,912,943/550,943,878,360.50 = 550,943,878,360.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
266,042,912,943x = 550,943,878,360.50 × 550,943,878,360.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
266,042,912,943x = 303,539,157,102,909,418,635,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 303,539,157,102,909,418,635,264/266,042,912,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,140,940,586,408.11
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