Finding the Third Proportional to 360,472,704 and 740,055,136.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,472,704 and 740,055,136.50 is: 1,519,342,793.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,472,704 : 740,055,136.50 = 740,055,136.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,472,704/740,055,136.50 = 740,055,136.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,472,704x = 740,055,136.50 × 740,055,136.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,472,704x = 547,681,605,060,033,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,681,605,060,033,664/360,472,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,342,793.46
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