Finding the Third Proportional to 306,159,858 and 472,776,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,159,858 and 472,776,771 is: 730,069,175.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,159,858 : 472,776,771 = 472,776,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,159,858/472,776,771 = 472,776,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,159,858x = 472,776,771 × 472,776,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,159,858x = 223,517,875,197,186,432 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,517,875,197,186,432/306,159,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 730,069,175.81
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