Finding the Third Proportional to 333,503,642 and 724,418,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 333,503,642 and 724,418,737 is: 1,573,543,555.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
333,503,642 : 724,418,737 = 724,418,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
333,503,642/724,418,737 = 724,418,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
333,503,642x = 724,418,737 × 724,418,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
333,503,642x = 524,782,506,516,675,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,782,506,516,675,200/333,503,642 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,573,543,555.24
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