Finding the Third Proportional to 340,958,348.50 and 735,136,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,958,348.50 and 735,136,695 is: 1,585,020,465.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,958,348.50 : 735,136,695 = 735,136,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,958,348.50/735,136,695 = 735,136,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,958,348.50x = 735,136,695 × 735,136,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,958,348.50x = 540,425,960,335,523,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,425,960,335,523,008/340,958,348.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,585,020,465.73
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