Finding the Third Proportional to 717,853,496 and 1,558,221,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 717,853,496 and 1,558,221,368 is: 3,382,380,729.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
717,853,496 : 1,558,221,368 = 1,558,221,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
717,853,496/1,558,221,368 = 1,558,221,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
717,853,496x = 1,558,221,368 × 1,558,221,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
717,853,496x = 2,428,053,831,691,791,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,428,053,831,691,791,360/717,853,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3,382,380,729.80
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