Finding the Third Proportional to 347,884,273 and 745,567,129
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,884,273 and 745,567,129 is: 1,597,859,940.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,884,273 : 745,567,129 = 745,567,129 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,884,273/745,567,129 = 745,567,129/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,884,273x = 745,567,129 × 745,567,129 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,884,273x = 555,870,343,845,302,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,870,343,845,302,656/347,884,273 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,859,940.75
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