Finding the Third Proportional to 344,602,240 and 737,643,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,602,240 and 737,643,616 is: 1,578,974,368.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,602,240 : 737,643,616 = 737,643,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,602,240/737,643,616 = 737,643,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,602,240x = 737,643,616 × 737,643,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,602,240x = 544,118,104,225,555,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,118,104,225,555,456/344,602,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,578,974,368.32
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