Finding the Third Proportional to 309,439,968 and 468,146,288
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,439,968 and 468,146,288 is: 708,250,289.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,439,968 : 468,146,288 = 468,146,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,439,968/468,146,288 = 468,146,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,439,968x = 468,146,288 × 468,146,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,439,968x = 219,160,946,968,178,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,160,946,968,178,944/309,439,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,250,289.66
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