Finding the Third Proportional to 226,678,170 and 480,596,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,678,170 and 480,596,758 is: 1,018,947,893.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,678,170 : 480,596,758 = 480,596,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,678,170/480,596,758 = 480,596,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,678,170x = 480,596,758 × 480,596,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,678,170x = 230,973,243,800,110,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,973,243,800,110,560/226,678,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,018,947,893.39
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