Finding the Third Proportional to 372,861,464 and 560,848,899
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,861,464 and 560,848,899 is: 843,614,902.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,861,464 : 560,848,899 = 560,848,899 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,861,464/560,848,899 = 560,848,899/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,861,464x = 560,848,899 × 560,848,899 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,861,464x = 314,551,487,509,512,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,551,487,509,512,192/372,861,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,614,902.26
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