Finding the Third Proportional to 360,353,426 and 561,598,341.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,353,426 and 561,598,341.38 is: 875,231,576.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,353,426 : 561,598,341.38 = 561,598,341.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,353,426/561,598,341.38 = 561,598,341.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,353,426x = 561,598,341.38 × 561,598,341.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,353,426x = 315,392,697,035,151,040 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 315,392,697,035,151,040/360,353,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,231,576.22
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