Finding the Third Proportional to 338,015,878 and 712,346,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,015,878 and 712,346,890 is: 1,501,225,607.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,015,878 : 712,346,890 = 712,346,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,015,878/712,346,890 = 712,346,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,015,878x = 712,346,890 × 712,346,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,015,878x = 507,438,091,692,672,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 507,438,091,692,672,128/338,015,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,501,225,607.20
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