Finding the Third Proportional to 388,281,724 and 524,764,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,281,724 and 524,764,512 is: 709,221,619.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,281,724 : 524,764,512 = 524,764,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,281,724/524,764,512 = 524,764,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,281,724x = 524,764,512 × 524,764,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,281,724x = 275,377,793,054,598,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,377,793,054,598,144/388,281,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,221,619.34
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