Finding the Third Proportional to 307,836,513 and 477,061,839
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Solution
The third proportional to 307,836,513 and 477,061,839 is: 739,314,501.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
307,836,513 : 477,061,839 = 477,061,839 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
307,836,513/477,061,839 = 477,061,839/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
307,836,513x = 477,061,839 × 477,061,839 - Step 4: Simplify right side
307,836,513x = 227,587,998,230,061,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,587,998,230,061,920/307,836,513 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,314,501.75
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