Finding the Third Proportional to 388,700,212 and 596,041,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 388,700,212 and 596,041,953 is: 913,984,605.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
388,700,212 : 596,041,953 = 596,041,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
388,700,212/596,041,953 = 596,041,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
388,700,212x = 596,041,953 × 596,041,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
388,700,212x = 355,266,009,736,054,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,266,009,736,054,208/388,700,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 913,984,605.02
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