Finding the Third Proportional to 344,314,478 and 737,749,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,314,478 and 737,749,876 is: 1,580,749,327.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,314,478 : 737,749,876 = 737,749,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,314,478/737,749,876 = 737,749,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,314,478x = 737,749,876 × 737,749,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,314,478x = 544,274,879,538,015,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,274,879,538,015,360/344,314,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,749,327.47
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