Finding the Third Proportional to 342,071,966 and 746,868,550
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,071,966 and 746,868,550 is: 1,630,687,944.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,071,966 : 746,868,550 = 746,868,550 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,071,966/746,868,550 = 746,868,550/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,071,966x = 746,868,550 × 746,868,550 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,071,966x = 557,812,630,979,102,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,812,630,979,102,528/342,071,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,687,944.12
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