Finding the Third Proportional to 314,655,684 and 493,601,920.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,655,684 and 493,601,920.50 is: 774,315,762.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,655,684 : 493,601,920.50 = 493,601,920.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,655,684/493,601,920.50 = 493,601,920.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,655,684x = 493,601,920.50 × 493,601,920.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,655,684x = 243,642,855,921,288,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,642,855,921,288,320/314,655,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,315,762.63
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