Finding the Third Proportional to 306,261,910 and 470,746,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,261,910 and 470,746,701 is: 723,571,718.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,261,910 : 470,746,701 = 470,746,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,261,910/470,746,701 = 470,746,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,261,910x = 470,746,701 × 470,746,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,261,910x = 221,602,456,502,383,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,602,456,502,383,392/306,261,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 723,571,718.41
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