Finding the Third Proportional to 361,158,960 and 550,188,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 361,158,960 and 550,188,361 is: 838,155,123.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
361,158,960 : 550,188,361 = 550,188,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
361,158,960/550,188,361 = 550,188,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
361,158,960x = 550,188,361 × 550,188,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
361,158,960x = 302,707,232,579,866,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,707,232,579,866,304/361,158,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,155,123.11
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