Finding the Third Proportional to 302,096,520 and 466,489,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,096,520 and 466,489,887 is: 720,342,010.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,096,520 : 466,489,887 = 466,489,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,096,520/466,489,887 = 466,489,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,096,520x = 466,489,887 × 466,489,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,096,520x = 217,612,814,673,272,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,612,814,673,272,768/302,096,520 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,342,010.80
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