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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,817,131 and 574,958,128.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,817,131 and 574,958,128.50 is: 879,621,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,817,131 : 574,958,128.50 = 574,958,128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,817,131/574,958,128.50 = 574,958,128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,817,131x = 574,958,128.50 × 574,958,128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,817,131x = 330,576,849,528,222,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,576,849,528,222,528/375,817,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,621,555.96

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