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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,383,222.50 and 382,207,581

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,383,222.50 and 382,207,581 is: 536,312,896.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,383,222.50 : 382,207,581 = 382,207,581 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,383,222.50/382,207,581 = 382,207,581/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,383,222.50x = 382,207,581 × 382,207,581
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,383,222.50x = 146,082,634,973,871,552
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,082,634,973,871,552/272,383,222.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,312,896.34

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