Finding the Third Proportional to 368,617,172 and 791,938,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 368,617,172 and 791,938,120 is: 1,701,401,978.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
368,617,172 : 791,938,120 = 791,938,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
368,617,172/791,938,120 = 791,938,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
368,617,172x = 791,938,120 × 791,938,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
368,617,172x = 627,165,985,909,134,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 627,165,985,909,134,336/368,617,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,701,401,978.93
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