Finding the Third Proportional to 306,986,868 and 472,337,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,986,868 and 472,337,244 is: 726,749,236.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,986,868 : 472,337,244 = 472,337,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,986,868/472,337,244 = 472,337,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,986,868x = 472,337,244 × 472,337,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,986,868x = 223,102,472,069,515,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,102,472,069,515,520/306,986,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,749,236.94
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