Finding the Third Proportional to 350,343,240 and 492,734,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,343,240 and 492,734,327 is: 692,997,864.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,343,240 : 492,734,327 = 492,734,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,343,240/492,734,327 = 492,734,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,343,240x = 492,734,327 × 492,734,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,343,240x = 242,787,117,004,142,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,787,117,004,142,944/350,343,240 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,997,864.05
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