Finding the Third Proportional to 356,663,684 and 502,261,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,663,684 and 502,261,062 is: 707,294,254.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,663,684 : 502,261,062 = 502,261,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,663,684/502,261,062 = 502,261,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,663,684x = 502,261,062 × 502,261,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,663,684x = 252,266,174,401,367,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,266,174,401,367,840/356,663,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,294,254.27
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