Finding the Third Proportional to 387,913,710 and 581,303,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 387,913,710 and 581,303,126 is: 871,104,360.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
387,913,710 : 581,303,126 = 581,303,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
387,913,710/581,303,126 = 581,303,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
387,913,710x = 581,303,126 × 581,303,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
387,913,710x = 337,913,324,297,371,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,913,324,297,371,904/387,913,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,104,360.55
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