Finding the Third Proportional to 302,396,976 and 659,760,727.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 302,396,976 and 659,760,727.50 is: 1,439,446,330.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
302,396,976 : 659,760,727.50 = 659,760,727.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
302,396,976/659,760,727.50 = 659,760,727.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
302,396,976x = 659,760,727.50 × 659,760,727.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
302,396,976x = 435,284,217,551,329,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 435,284,217,551,329,280/302,396,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,439,446,330.81
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