Finding the Third Proportional to 316,685,560 and 490,352,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,685,560 and 490,352,252 is: 759,255,745.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,685,560 : 490,352,252 = 490,352,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,685,560/490,352,252 = 490,352,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,685,560x = 490,352,252 × 490,352,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,685,560x = 240,445,331,041,471,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,445,331,041,471,488/316,685,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,255,745.80
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