Finding the Third Proportional to 306,431,126 and 429,983,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,431,126 and 429,983,531 is: 603,352,013.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,431,126 : 429,983,531 = 429,983,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,431,126/429,983,531 = 429,983,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,431,126x = 429,983,531 × 429,983,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,431,126x = 184,885,836,931,227,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,885,836,931,227,968/306,431,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,352,013.70
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