Finding the Third Proportional to 300,934,993.50 and 423,782,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,934,993.50 and 423,782,784 is: 596,779,543.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,934,993.50 : 423,782,784 = 423,782,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,934,993.50/423,782,784 = 423,782,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,934,993.50x = 423,782,784 × 423,782,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,934,993.50x = 179,591,848,014,790,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,591,848,014,790,656/300,934,993.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,779,543.40
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