Finding the Third Proportional to 358,731,596 and 512,986,793.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,731,596 and 512,986,793.50 is: 733,571,988.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,731,596 : 512,986,793.50 = 512,986,793.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,731,596/512,986,793.50 = 512,986,793.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,731,596x = 512,986,793.50 × 512,986,793.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,731,596x = 263,155,450,305,411,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,155,450,305,411,648/358,731,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,571,988.75
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