Finding the Third Proportional to 497,859,290 and 719,258,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 497,859,290 and 719,258,772 is: 1,039,115,251.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
497,859,290 : 719,258,772 = 719,258,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
497,859,290/719,258,772 = 719,258,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
497,859,290x = 719,258,772 × 719,258,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
497,859,290x = 517,333,181,098,947,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 517,333,181,098,947,968/497,859,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,115,251.02
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