Finding the Third Proportional to 340,492,518 and 708,159,793
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,492,518 and 708,159,793 is: 1,472,837,921.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,492,518 : 708,159,793 = 708,159,793 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,492,518/708,159,793 = 708,159,793/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,492,518x = 708,159,793 × 708,159,793 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,492,518x = 501,490,292,421,802,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 501,490,292,421,802,880/340,492,518 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,472,837,921.28
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