Finding the Third Proportional to 497,036,074 and 741,243,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,036,074 and 741,243,866 is: 1,105,437,809.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,036,074 : 741,243,866 = 741,243,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,036,074/741,243,866 = 741,243,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,036,074x = 741,243,866 × 741,243,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,036,074x = 549,442,468,882,625,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,442,468,882,625,984/497,036,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,437,809.50
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