Finding the Third Proportional to 342,254,136 and 747,225,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,254,136 and 747,225,600 is: 1,631,378,670.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,254,136 : 747,225,600 = 747,225,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,254,136/747,225,600 = 747,225,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,254,136x = 747,225,600 × 747,225,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,254,136x = 558,346,097,295,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 558,346,097,295,360,000/342,254,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,631,378,670.31
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