Finding the Third Proportional to 307,822,879 and 677,209,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,822,879 and 677,209,724 is: 1,489,860,051.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,822,879 : 677,209,724 = 677,209,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,822,879/677,209,724 = 677,209,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,822,879x = 677,209,724 × 677,209,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,822,879x = 458,613,010,280,156,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 458,613,010,280,156,160/307,822,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,860,051.24
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