Finding the Third Proportional to 357,246,912 and 766,183,836
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Solution
The third proportional to 357,246,912 and 766,183,836 is: 1,643,226,717.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357,246,912 : 766,183,836 = 766,183,836 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357,246,912/766,183,836 = 766,183,836/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357,246,912x = 766,183,836 × 766,183,836 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357,246,912x = 587,037,670,547,674,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,037,670,547,674,880/357,246,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,643,226,717.51
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