Finding the Third Proportional to 315,791,301 and 473,686,951.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 315,791,301 and 473,686,951.50 is: 710,530,427.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
315,791,301 : 473,686,951.50 = 473,686,951.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
315,791,301/473,686,951.50 = 473,686,951.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
315,791,301x = 473,686,951.50 × 473,686,951.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
315,791,301x = 224,379,328,021,363,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,379,328,021,363,360/315,791,301 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 710,530,427.25
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