Finding the Third Proportional to 344,904,929 and 520,938,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,904,929 and 520,938,278 is: 786,815,921.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,904,929 : 520,938,278 = 520,938,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,904,929/520,938,278 = 520,938,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,904,929x = 520,938,278 × 520,938,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,904,929x = 271,376,689,485,605,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,376,689,485,605,280/344,904,929 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 786,815,921.34
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