Finding the Third Proportional to 228,407,042 and 338,462,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 228,407,042 and 338,462,674 is: 501,547,503.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
228,407,042 : 338,462,674 = 338,462,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
228,407,042/338,462,674 = 338,462,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
228,407,042x = 338,462,674 × 338,462,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
228,407,042x = 114,556,981,691,230,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,556,981,691,230,272/228,407,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 501,547,503.48
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