Finding the Third Proportional to 370,384,975 and 504,487,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,384,975 and 504,487,005 is: 687,142,177.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,384,975 : 504,487,005 = 504,487,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,384,975/504,487,005 = 504,487,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,384,975x = 504,487,005 × 504,487,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,384,975x = 254,507,138,213,870,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,507,138,213,870,016/370,384,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 687,142,177.44
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