Finding the Third Proportional to 372,777,872 and 583,504,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,777,872 and 583,504,400 is: 913,351,919.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,777,872 : 583,504,400 = 583,504,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,777,872/583,504,400 = 583,504,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,777,872x = 583,504,400 × 583,504,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,777,872x = 340,477,384,819,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 340,477,384,819,360,000/372,777,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,351,919.18
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