Finding the Third Proportional to 304,542,720 and 451,283,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,542,720 and 451,283,562 is: 668,730,000.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,542,720 : 451,283,562 = 451,283,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,542,720/451,283,562 = 451,283,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,542,720x = 451,283,562 × 451,283,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,542,720x = 203,656,853,331,407,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,656,853,331,407,840/304,542,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 668,730,000.61
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