Finding the Third Proportional to 358,731,602 and 512,986,802
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,731,602 and 512,986,802 is: 733,572,000.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,731,602 : 512,986,802 = 512,986,802 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,731,602/512,986,802 = 512,986,802/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,731,602x = 512,986,802 × 512,986,802 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,731,602x = 263,155,459,026,187,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,155,459,026,187,200/358,731,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 733,572,000.79
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