Finding the Third Proportional to 312,960,978 and 679,682,790
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Solution
The third proportional to 312,960,978 and 679,682,790 is: 1,476,122,352.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
312,960,978 : 679,682,790 = 679,682,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
312,960,978/679,682,790 = 679,682,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
312,960,978x = 679,682,790 × 679,682,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
312,960,978x = 461,968,695,022,184,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 461,968,695,022,184,128/312,960,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,476,122,352.30
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