Finding the Third Proportional to 306,408,942 and 458,527,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,408,942 and 458,527,788 is: 686,167,090.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,408,942 : 458,527,788 = 458,527,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,408,942/458,527,788 = 458,527,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,408,942x = 458,527,788 × 458,527,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,408,942x = 210,247,732,368,172,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 210,247,732,368,172,928/306,408,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 686,167,090.93
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