Finding the Third Proportional to 344,314,476 and 737,749,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,314,476 and 737,749,872 is: 1,580,749,319.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,314,476 : 737,749,872 = 737,749,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,314,476/737,749,872 = 737,749,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,314,476x = 737,749,872 × 737,749,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,314,476x = 544,274,873,636,016,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,274,873,636,016,384/344,314,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,749,319.51
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