Finding the Third Proportional to 368,133,324 and 586,055,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,133,324 and 586,055,487 is: 932,980,014.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,133,324 : 586,055,487 = 586,055,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,133,324/586,055,487 = 586,055,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,133,324x = 586,055,487 × 586,055,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,133,324x = 343,461,033,842,807,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 343,461,033,842,807,168/368,133,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 932,980,014.17
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