Finding the Third Proportional to 358,995,537 and 786,092,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,995,537 and 786,092,340 is: 1,721,305,986.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,995,537 : 786,092,340 = 786,092,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,995,537/786,092,340 = 786,092,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,995,537x = 786,092,340 × 786,092,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,995,537x = 617,941,167,006,675,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,941,167,006,675,584/358,995,537 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,721,305,986.62
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