Finding the Third Proportional to 372,769,832 and 583,491,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,769,832 and 583,491,684 is: 913,331,809.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,769,832 : 583,491,684 = 583,491,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,769,832/583,491,684 = 583,491,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,769,832x = 583,491,684 × 583,491,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,769,832x = 340,462,545,297,155,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,462,545,297,155,840/372,769,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,331,809.79
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