Finding the Third Proportional to 358,573,239 and 527,606,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,573,239 and 527,606,253 is: 776,322,178.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,573,239 : 527,606,253 = 527,606,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,573,239/527,606,253 = 527,606,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,573,239x = 527,606,253 × 527,606,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,573,239x = 278,368,358,204,700,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,368,358,204,700,000/358,573,239 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,322,178.93
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