Finding the Third Proportional to 296,663,841 and 436,422,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,663,841 and 436,422,168 is: 642,020,638.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,663,841 : 436,422,168 = 436,422,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,663,841/436,422,168 = 436,422,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,663,841x = 436,422,168 × 436,422,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,663,841x = 190,464,308,721,820,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,464,308,721,820,224/296,663,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,020,638.85
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