Finding the Third Proportional to 334,187,370 and 510,886,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,187,370 and 510,886,359 is: 781,013,572.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,187,370 : 510,886,359 = 510,886,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,187,370/510,886,359 = 510,886,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,187,370x = 510,886,359 × 510,886,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,187,370x = 261,004,871,812,276,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,004,871,812,276,896/334,187,370 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,013,572.75
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