Finding the Third Proportional to 372,769,828 and 583,491,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,769,828 and 583,491,678 is: 913,331,800.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,769,828 : 583,491,678 = 583,491,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,769,828/583,491,678 = 583,491,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,769,828x = 583,491,678 × 583,491,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,769,828x = 340,462,538,295,255,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,462,538,295,255,680/372,769,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,331,800.81
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