Finding the Third Proportional to 306,437,862 and 429,993,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,437,862 and 429,993,000 is: 603,365,324.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,437,862 : 429,993,000 = 429,993,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,437,862/429,993,000 = 429,993,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,437,862x = 429,993,000 × 429,993,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,437,862x = 184,893,980,049,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,893,980,049,000,000/306,437,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 603,365,324.51
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