Finding the Third Proportional to 306,986,872 and 472,337,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 306,986,872 and 472,337,250 is: 726,749,245.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
306,986,872 : 472,337,250 = 472,337,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
306,986,872/472,337,250 = 472,337,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
306,986,872x = 472,337,250 × 472,337,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
306,986,872x = 223,102,477,737,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,102,477,737,562,496/306,986,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,749,245.93
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