Finding the Third Proportional to 284,320,995.50 and 436,827,785.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,320,995.50 and 436,827,785.75 is: 671,137,613.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,320,995.50 : 436,827,785.75 = 436,827,785.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,320,995.50/436,827,785.75 = 436,827,785.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,320,995.50x = 436,827,785.75 × 436,827,785.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,320,995.50x = 190,818,514,403,247,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,818,514,403,247,904/284,320,995.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,137,613.55
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