Finding the Third Proportional to 376,152,880 and 580,999,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,152,880 and 580,999,128 is: 897,401,042.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,152,880 : 580,999,128 = 580,999,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,152,880/580,999,128 = 580,999,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,152,880x = 580,999,128 × 580,999,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,152,880x = 337,559,986,736,760,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,559,986,736,760,384/376,152,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,401,042.73
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