Finding the Third Proportional to 379,532,480 and 573,342,483
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Solution
The third proportional to 379,532,480 and 573,342,483 is: 866,122,453.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
379,532,480 : 573,342,483 = 573,342,483 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
379,532,480/573,342,483 = 573,342,483/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
379,532,480x = 573,342,483 × 573,342,483 - Step 4: Simplify right side
379,532,480x = 328,721,602,812,605,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 328,721,602,812,605,312/379,532,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,122,453.64
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