Finding the Third Proportional to 368,617,072 and 791,937,818
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,617,072 and 791,937,818 is: 1,701,401,142.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,617,072 : 791,937,818 = 791,937,818 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,617,072/791,937,818 = 791,937,818/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,617,072x = 791,937,818 × 791,937,818 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,617,072x = 627,165,507,578,601,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,165,507,578,601,088/368,617,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,401,142.86
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