Finding the Third Proportional to 372,013,712 and 612,559,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,013,712 and 612,559,488 is: 1,008,643,268.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,013,712 : 612,559,488 = 612,559,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,013,712/612,559,488 = 612,559,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,013,712x = 612,559,488 × 612,559,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,013,712x = 375,229,126,338,822,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 375,229,126,338,822,144/372,013,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,008,643,268.34
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