Finding the Third Proportional to 370,384,972.50 and 504,487,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,384,972.50 and 504,487,002 is: 687,142,173.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,384,972.50 : 504,487,002 = 504,487,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,384,972.50/504,487,002 = 504,487,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,384,972.50x = 504,487,002 × 504,487,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,384,972.50x = 254,507,135,186,948,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,507,135,186,948,000/370,384,972.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,142,173.91
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