Finding the Third Proportional to 302,096,426 and 466,489,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,096,426 and 466,489,744 is: 720,341,793.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,096,426 : 466,489,744 = 466,489,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,096,426/466,489,744 = 466,489,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,096,426x = 466,489,744 × 466,489,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,096,426x = 217,612,681,257,185,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,612,681,257,185,536/302,096,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,341,793.31
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