Finding the Third Proportional to 306,261,898 and 470,746,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,261,898 and 470,746,683 is: 723,571,691.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,261,898 : 470,746,683 = 470,746,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,261,898/470,746,683 = 470,746,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,261,898x = 470,746,683 × 470,746,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,261,898x = 221,602,439,555,502,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,602,439,555,502,496/306,261,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,571,691.43
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