Finding the Third Proportional to 304,727,881 and 464,221,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 304,727,881 and 464,221,442 is: 707,193,403.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
304,727,881 : 464,221,442 = 464,221,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
304,727,881/464,221,442 = 464,221,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
304,727,881x = 464,221,442 × 464,221,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
304,727,881x = 215,501,547,212,559,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,501,547,212,559,360/304,727,881 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,193,403.19
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