Finding the Third Proportional to 360,532,854 and 778,538,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,532,854 and 778,538,124 is: 1,681,182,737.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,532,854 : 778,538,124 = 778,538,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,532,854/778,538,124 = 778,538,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,532,854x = 778,538,124 × 778,538,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,532,854x = 606,121,610,521,439,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 606,121,610,521,439,360/360,532,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,681,182,737.71
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