Finding the Third Proportional to 320,559,602 and 508,003,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,559,602 and 508,003,958 is: 805,054,722.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,559,602 : 508,003,958 = 508,003,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,559,602/508,003,958 = 508,003,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,559,602x = 508,003,958 × 508,003,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,559,602x = 258,068,021,343,665,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 258,068,021,343,665,760/320,559,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,054,722.22
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