Finding the Third Proportional to 279,609,961 and 419,414,977.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 279,609,961 and 419,414,977.50 is: 629,122,520.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
279,609,961 : 419,414,977.50 = 419,414,977.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
279,609,961/419,414,977.50 = 419,414,977.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
279,609,961x = 419,414,977.50 × 419,414,977.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
279,609,961x = 175,908,923,351,325,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,908,923,351,325,504/279,609,961 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 629,122,520.25
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