Finding the Third Proportional to 358,151,960 and 779,360,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,151,960 and 779,360,264 is: 1,695,934,935.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,151,960 : 779,360,264 = 779,360,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,151,960/779,360,264 = 779,360,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,151,960x = 779,360,264 × 779,360,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,151,960x = 607,402,421,102,149,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,402,421,102,149,632/358,151,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,695,934,935.28
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