Finding the Third Proportional to 309,458,826 and 462,962,854.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 309,458,826 and 462,962,854.13 is: 692,611,056.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
309,458,826 : 462,962,854.13 = 462,962,854.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
309,458,826/462,962,854.13 = 462,962,854.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
309,458,826x = 462,962,854.13 × 462,962,854.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
309,458,826x = 214,334,604,299,566,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,334,604,299,566,016/309,458,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 692,611,056.11
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