Finding the Third Proportional to 358,926,520 and 779,110,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,926,520 and 779,110,236 is: 1,691,189,494.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,926,520 : 779,110,236 = 779,110,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,926,520/779,110,236 = 779,110,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,926,520x = 779,110,236 × 779,110,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,926,520x = 607,012,759,839,975,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,012,759,839,975,680/358,926,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,691,189,494.27
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