Finding the Third Proportional to 398,253,048 and 623,362,072.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 398,253,048 and 623,362,072.50 is: 975,711,988.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
398,253,048 : 623,362,072.50 = 623,362,072.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
398,253,048/623,362,072.50 = 623,362,072.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
398,253,048x = 623,362,072.50 × 623,362,072.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
398,253,048x = 388,580,273,431,495,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 388,580,273,431,495,232/398,253,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 975,711,988.60
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