Finding the Third Proportional to 376,841,278 and 568,844,629
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Solution
The third proportional to 376,841,278 and 568,844,629 is: 858,675,073.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
376,841,278 : 568,844,629 = 568,844,629 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
376,841,278/568,844,629 = 568,844,629/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
376,841,278x = 568,844,629 × 568,844,629 - Step 4: Simplify right side
376,841,278x = 323,584,211,942,147,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,584,211,942,147,648/376,841,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,675,073.12
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