Finding the Third Proportional to 338,347,540 and 538,377,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 338,347,540 and 538,377,450 is: 856,664,359.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
338,347,540 : 538,377,450 = 538,377,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
338,347,540/538,377,450 = 538,377,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
338,347,540x = 538,377,450 × 538,377,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
338,347,540x = 289,850,278,668,502,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,850,278,668,502,528/338,347,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,664,359.58
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