Finding the Third Proportional to 296,663,847 and 436,422,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 296,663,847 and 436,422,177 is: 642,020,652.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
296,663,847 : 436,422,177 = 436,422,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
296,663,847/436,422,177 = 436,422,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
296,663,847x = 436,422,177 × 436,422,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
296,663,847x = 190,464,316,577,419,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,464,316,577,419,328/296,663,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 642,020,652.34
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