Finding the Third Proportional to 358,924,950 and 780,835,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,924,950 and 780,835,500 is: 1,698,695,167.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,924,950 : 780,835,500 = 780,835,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,924,950/780,835,500 = 780,835,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,924,950x = 780,835,500 × 780,835,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,924,950x = 609,704,078,060,249,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 609,704,078,060,249,984/358,924,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,698,695,167.50
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