Finding the Third Proportional to 340,730,260 and 741,159,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,730,260 and 741,159,977 is: 1,612,178,828.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,730,260 : 741,159,977 = 741,159,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,730,260/741,159,977 = 741,159,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,730,260x = 741,159,977 × 741,159,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,730,260x = 549,318,111,506,640,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,318,111,506,640,512/340,730,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,612,178,828.81
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