Finding the Third Proportional to 377,923,198.50 and 540,430,825.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 377,923,198.50 and 540,430,825.50 is: 772,817,012.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
377,923,198.50 : 540,430,825.50 = 540,430,825.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
377,923,198.50/540,430,825.50 = 540,430,825.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
377,923,198.50x = 540,430,825.50 × 540,430,825.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
377,923,198.50x = 292,065,477,150,611,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,065,477,150,611,456/377,923,198.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,817,012.32
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