Finding the Third Proportional to 342,753,059 and 522,160,577
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,753,059 and 522,160,577 is: 795,475,520.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,753,059 : 522,160,577 = 522,160,577 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,753,059/522,160,577 = 522,160,577/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,753,059x = 522,160,577 × 522,160,577 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,753,059x = 272,651,668,172,972,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 272,651,668,172,972,928/342,753,059 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,475,520.97
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