Finding the Third Proportional to 358,926,522 and 779,110,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,926,522 and 779,110,240 is: 1,691,189,502.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,926,522 : 779,110,240 = 779,110,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,926,522/779,110,240 = 779,110,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,926,522x = 779,110,240 × 779,110,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,926,522x = 607,012,766,072,857,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 607,012,766,072,857,600/358,926,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,691,189,502.21
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