Finding the Third Proportional to 388,700,208 and 596,041,947
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,700,208 and 596,041,947 is: 913,984,596.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,700,208 : 596,041,947 = 596,041,947 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,700,208/596,041,947 = 596,041,947/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,700,208x = 596,041,947 × 596,041,947 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,700,208x = 355,266,002,583,550,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,266,002,583,550,784/388,700,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,984,596.02
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