Finding the Third Proportional to 358,029,432 and 771,149,389.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,029,432 and 771,149,389.50 is: 1,660,956,691.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,029,432 : 771,149,389.50 = 771,149,389.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,029,432/771,149,389.50 = 771,149,389.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,029,432x = 771,149,389.50 × 771,149,389.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,029,432x = 594,671,380,926,222,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 594,671,380,926,222,720/358,029,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,660,956,691.76
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