Finding the Third Proportional to 375,232,281 and 581,714,538
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Solution
The third proportional to 375,232,281 and 581,714,538 is: 901,819,541.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
375,232,281 : 581,714,538 = 581,714,538 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
375,232,281/581,714,538 = 581,714,538/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
375,232,281x = 581,714,538 × 581,714,538 - Step 4: Simplify right side
375,232,281x = 338,391,803,720,553,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 338,391,803,720,553,472/375,232,281 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,819,541.80
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