Finding the Third Proportional to 308,939,130 and 466,281,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 308,939,130 and 466,281,661.50 is: 703,758,659.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
308,939,130 : 466,281,661.50 = 466,281,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
308,939,130/466,281,661.50 = 466,281,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
308,939,130x = 466,281,661.50 × 466,281,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
308,939,130x = 217,418,587,851,200,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,418,587,851,200,576/308,939,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,758,659.03
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