Finding the Third Proportional to 317,217,271 and 484,943,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,217,271 and 484,943,478 is: 741,353,634.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,217,271 : 484,943,478 = 484,943,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,217,271/484,943,478 = 484,943,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,217,271x = 484,943,478 × 484,943,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,217,271x = 235,170,176,854,736,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,170,176,854,736,480/317,217,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,353,634.73
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