Finding the Third Proportional to 312,665,712 and 416,840,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,665,712 and 416,840,160 is: 555,723,612.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,665,712 : 416,840,160 = 416,840,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,665,712/416,840,160 = 416,840,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,665,712x = 416,840,160 × 416,840,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,665,712x = 173,755,718,988,825,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,755,718,988,825,600/312,665,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,723,612.54
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