Finding the Third Proportional to 312,844,800 and 473,293,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,844,800 and 473,293,764 is: 716,032,317.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,844,800 : 473,293,764 = 473,293,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,844,800/473,293,764 = 473,293,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,844,800x = 473,293,764 × 473,293,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,844,800x = 224,006,987,041,287,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,006,987,041,287,680/312,844,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,032,317.11
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