Finding the Third Proportional to 344,721,480 and 737,218,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,721,480 and 737,218,704 is: 1,576,610,246.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,721,480 : 737,218,704 = 737,218,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,721,480/737,218,704 = 737,218,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,721,480x = 737,218,704 × 737,218,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,721,480x = 543,491,417,527,439,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,491,417,527,439,616/344,721,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,610,246.42
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