Finding the Third Proportional to 342,072,018 and 746,868,654
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,072,018 and 746,868,654 is: 1,630,688,150.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,072,018 : 746,868,654 = 746,868,654 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,072,018/746,868,654 = 746,868,654/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,072,018x = 746,868,654 × 746,868,654 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,072,018x = 557,812,786,327,771,712 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 557,812,786,327,771,712/342,072,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,688,150.38
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