Finding the Third Proportional to 360,472,824 and 740,055,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,472,824 and 740,055,402 is: 1,519,343,377.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,472,824 : 740,055,402 = 740,055,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,472,824/740,055,402 = 740,055,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,472,824x = 740,055,402 × 740,055,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,472,824x = 547,681,998,029,381,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,681,998,029,381,632/360,472,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,343,377.82
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