Finding the Third Proportional to 360,752,430 and 557,695,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 360,752,430 and 557,695,204 is: 862,153,417.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360,752,430 : 557,695,204 = 557,695,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360,752,430/557,695,204 = 557,695,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360,752,430x = 557,695,204 × 557,695,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360,752,430x = 311,023,940,564,601,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 311,023,940,564,601,600/360,752,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,153,417.97
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