Finding the Third Proportional to 271,673,800.50 and 423,653,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,673,800.50 and 423,653,208 is: 660,652,739.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,673,800.50 : 423,653,208 = 423,653,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,673,800.50/423,653,208 = 423,653,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,673,800.50x = 423,653,208 × 423,653,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,673,800.50x = 179,482,040,648,691,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,482,040,648,691,264/271,673,800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,652,739.86
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