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Finding the Third Proportional to 638,898,175.50 and 955,793,278.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 638,898,175.50 and 955,793,278.50 is: 1,429,869,150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,898,175.50 : 955,793,278.50 = 955,793,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,898,175.50/955,793,278.50 = 955,793,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,898,175.50x = 955,793,278.50 × 955,793,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,898,175.50x = 913,540,791,225,778,560
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,540,791,225,778,560/638,898,175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,869,150.14

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