Finding the Third Proportional to 372,415,540 and 809,293,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,415,540 and 809,293,148 is: 1,758,668,285.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,415,540 : 809,293,148 = 809,293,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,415,540/809,293,148 = 809,293,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,415,540x = 809,293,148 × 809,293,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,415,540x = 654,955,399,399,749,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 654,955,399,399,749,888/372,415,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,758,668,285.97
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