Finding the Third Proportional to 306,480,448 and 475,869,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,480,448 and 475,869,379 is: 738,878,017.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,480,448 : 475,869,379 = 475,869,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,480,448/475,869,379 = 475,869,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,480,448x = 475,869,379 × 475,869,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,480,448x = 226,451,665,869,845,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,451,665,869,845,632/306,480,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 738,878,017.66
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