Finding the Third Proportional to 284,926,422 and 425,712,370.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,926,422 and 425,712,370.50 is: 636,062,535.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,926,422 : 425,712,370.50 = 425,712,370.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,926,422/425,712,370.50 = 425,712,370.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,926,422x = 425,712,370.50 × 425,712,370.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,926,422x = 181,231,022,396,729,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,231,022,396,729,280/284,926,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,062,535.46
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