Finding the Third Proportional to 291,817,143 and 455,392,789.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,817,143 and 455,392,789.50 is: 710,659,389.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,817,143 : 455,392,789.50 = 455,392,789.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,817,143/455,392,789.50 = 455,392,789.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,817,143x = 455,392,789.50 × 455,392,789.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,817,143x = 207,382,592,728,591,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,382,592,728,591,296/291,817,143 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,659,389.63
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