Finding the Third Proportional to 360,034,042 and 785,484,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,034,042 and 785,484,816 is: 1,713,689,052.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,034,042 : 785,484,816 = 785,484,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,034,042/785,484,816 = 785,484,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,034,042x = 785,484,816 × 785,484,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,034,042x = 616,986,396,166,553,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 616,986,396,166,553,856/360,034,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,713,689,052.12
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