Finding the Third Proportional to 538,676,235 and 758,244,278.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 538,676,235 and 758,244,278.50 is: 1,067,309,728.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
538,676,235 : 758,244,278.50 = 758,244,278.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
538,676,235/758,244,278.50 = 758,244,278.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
538,676,235x = 758,244,278.50 × 758,244,278.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
538,676,235x = 574,934,385,877,985,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 574,934,385,877,985,536/538,676,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,309,728.04
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