Finding the Third Proportional to 356,663,686 and 502,261,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,663,686 and 502,261,065 is: 707,294,258.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,663,686 : 502,261,065 = 502,261,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,663,686/502,261,065 = 502,261,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,663,686x = 502,261,065 × 502,261,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,663,686x = 252,266,177,414,934,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,266,177,414,934,240/356,663,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,294,258.76
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