Finding the Third Proportional to 462,431,187 and 668,133,182.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 462,431,187 and 668,133,182.50 is: 965,337,031.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
462,431,187 : 668,133,182.50 = 668,133,182.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
462,431,187/668,133,182.50 = 668,133,182.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
462,431,187x = 668,133,182.50 × 668,133,182.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
462,431,187x = 446,401,949,557,578,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 446,401,949,557,578,304/462,431,187 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,337,031.99
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