Finding the Third Proportional to 300,603,960 and 465,451,663.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 300,603,960 and 465,451,663.50 is: 720,699,923.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
300,603,960 : 465,451,663.50 = 465,451,663.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
300,603,960/465,451,663.50 = 465,451,663.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
300,603,960x = 465,451,663.50 × 465,451,663.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
300,603,960x = 216,645,251,054,917,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,645,251,054,917,248/300,603,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,699,923.76
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