Finding the Third Proportional to 292,472,888 and 635,292,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,472,888 and 635,292,782 is: 1,379,946,434.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,472,888 : 635,292,782 = 635,292,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,472,888/635,292,782 = 635,292,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,472,888x = 635,292,782 × 635,292,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,472,888x = 403,596,918,861,299,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 403,596,918,861,299,520/292,472,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,379,946,434.08
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