Finding the Third Proportional to 225,683,727 and 311,843,643
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,683,727 and 311,843,643 is: 430,897,074.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,683,727 : 311,843,643 = 311,843,643 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,683,727/311,843,643 = 311,843,643/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,683,727x = 311,843,643 × 311,843,643 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,683,727x = 97,246,457,679,511,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,246,457,679,511,456/225,683,727 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,897,074.29
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