Finding the Third Proportional to 291,438,420 and 631,304,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 291,438,420 and 631,304,470 is: 1,367,511,304.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
291,438,420 : 631,304,470 = 631,304,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
291,438,420/631,304,470 = 631,304,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
291,438,420x = 631,304,470 × 631,304,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
291,438,420x = 398,545,333,841,980,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 398,545,333,841,980,928/291,438,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,367,511,304.25
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