Finding the Third Proportional to 292,649,848 and 398,607,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,649,848 and 398,607,003 is: 542,927,132.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,649,848 : 398,607,003 = 398,607,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,649,848/398,607,003 = 398,607,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,649,848x = 398,607,003 × 398,607,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,649,848x = 158,887,542,840,642,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,887,542,840,642,016/292,649,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,927,132.63
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