Finding the Third Proportional to 368,418,075 and 798,997,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,418,075 and 798,997,636 is: 1,732,806,465.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,418,075 : 798,997,636 = 798,997,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,418,075/798,997,636 = 798,997,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,418,075x = 798,997,636 × 798,997,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,418,075x = 638,397,222,333,588,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 638,397,222,333,588,480/368,418,075 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,732,806,465.41
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