Finding the Third Proportional to 312,175,872 and 672,299,520
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,175,872 and 672,299,520 is: 1,447,858,995.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,175,872 : 672,299,520 = 672,299,520 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,175,872/672,299,520 = 672,299,520/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,175,872x = 672,299,520 × 672,299,520 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,175,872x = 451,986,644,592,230,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,986,644,592,230,400/312,175,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,447,858,995.95
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