Finding the Third Proportional to 312,636,942 and 459,861,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,636,942 and 459,861,822 is: 676,416,849.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,636,942 : 459,861,822 = 459,861,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,636,942/459,861,822 = 459,861,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,636,942x = 459,861,822 × 459,861,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,636,942x = 211,472,895,333,159,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,472,895,333,159,680/312,636,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 676,416,849.46
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