Finding the Third Proportional to 401,246,658 and 565,043,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 401,246,658 and 565,043,712 is: 795,706,057.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
401,246,658 : 565,043,712 = 565,043,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
401,246,658/565,043,712 = 565,043,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
401,246,658x = 565,043,712 × 565,043,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
401,246,658x = 319,274,396,470,738,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 319,274,396,470,738,944/401,246,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 795,706,057.87
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