Finding the Third Proportional to 358,926,498 and 779,110,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,926,498 and 779,110,182 is: 1,691,189,363.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,926,498 : 779,110,182 = 779,110,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,926,498/779,110,182 = 779,110,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,926,498x = 779,110,182 × 779,110,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,926,498x = 607,012,675,696,073,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,012,675,696,073,088/358,926,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,691,189,363.50
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