Finding the Third Proportional to 357,246,856 and 766,183,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,246,856 and 766,183,760 is: 1,643,226,649.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,246,856 : 766,183,760 = 766,183,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,246,856/766,183,760 = 766,183,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,246,856x = 766,183,760 × 766,183,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,246,856x = 587,037,554,087,737,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,037,554,087,737,600/357,246,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,643,226,649.10
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