Finding the Third Proportional to 372,861,477 and 560,848,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 372,861,477 and 560,848,920 is: 843,614,936.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
372,861,477 : 560,848,920 = 560,848,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
372,861,477/560,848,920 = 560,848,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
372,861,477x = 560,848,920 × 560,848,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
372,861,477x = 314,551,511,065,166,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,551,511,065,166,400/372,861,477 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,614,936.02
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