Finding the Third Proportional to 356,663,687 and 502,261,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 356,663,687 and 502,261,066 is: 707,294,259.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
356,663,687 : 502,261,066 = 502,261,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
356,663,687/502,261,066 = 502,261,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
356,663,687x = 502,261,066 × 502,261,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
356,663,687x = 252,266,178,419,456,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,266,178,419,456,352/356,663,687 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,294,259.59
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