Finding the Third Proportional to 306,817,724 and 659,171,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,817,724 and 659,171,704 is: 1,416,174,169.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,817,724 : 659,171,704 = 659,171,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,817,724/659,171,704 = 659,171,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,817,724x = 659,171,704 × 659,171,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,817,724x = 434,507,335,354,263,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 434,507,335,354,263,616/306,817,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,416,174,169.11
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