Finding the Third Proportional to 327,282,648 and 508,168,702.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 327,282,648 and 508,168,702.50 is: 789,028,785.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
327,282,648 : 508,168,702.50 = 508,168,702.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
327,282,648/508,168,702.50 = 508,168,702.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
327,282,648x = 508,168,702.50 × 508,168,702.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
327,282,648x = 258,235,430,200,533,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,235,430,200,533,504/327,282,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,028,785.30
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