Finding the Third Proportional to 370,860,480 and 772,239,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,860,480 and 772,239,744 is: 1,608,028,502.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,860,480 : 772,239,744 = 772,239,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,860,480/772,239,744 = 772,239,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,860,480x = 772,239,744 × 772,239,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,860,480x = 596,354,222,213,185,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 596,354,222,213,185,536/370,860,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,028,502.29
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