Finding the Third Proportional to 370,942,480 and 545,071,456
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,942,480 and 545,071,456 is: 800,940,599.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,942,480 : 545,071,456 = 545,071,456 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,942,480/545,071,456 = 545,071,456/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,942,480x = 545,071,456 × 545,071,456 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,942,480x = 297,102,892,145,959,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,102,892,145,959,936/370,942,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,940,599.05
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