Finding the Third Proportional to 226,572,666 and 349,867,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,572,666 and 349,867,831 is: 540,257,133.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,572,666 : 349,867,831 = 349,867,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,572,666/349,867,831 = 349,867,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,572,666x = 349,867,831 × 349,867,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,572,666x = 122,407,499,168,644,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,407,499,168,644,560/226,572,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,257,133.97
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