Finding the Third Proportional to 342,572,475 and 513,963,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,572,475 and 513,963,720 is: 771,103,123.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,572,475 : 513,963,720 = 513,963,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,572,475/513,963,720 = 513,963,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,572,475x = 513,963,720 × 513,963,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,572,475x = 264,158,705,476,238,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 264,158,705,476,238,400/342,572,475 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,103,123.44
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