Finding the Third Proportional to 351,939,959 and 517,135,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,939,959 and 517,135,786 is: 759,872,285.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,939,959 : 517,135,786 = 517,135,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,939,959/517,135,786 = 517,135,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,939,959x = 517,135,786 × 517,135,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,939,959x = 267,429,421,161,837,792 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,429,421,161,837,792/351,939,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,872,285.95
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