Finding the Third Proportional to 322,406,730 and 699,551,878.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 322,406,730 and 699,551,878.50 is: 1,517,874,117.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
322,406,730 : 699,551,878.50 = 699,551,878.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
322,406,730/699,551,878.50 = 699,551,878.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
322,406,730x = 699,551,878.50 × 699,551,878.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
322,406,730x = 489,372,830,712,878,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 489,372,830,712,878,784/322,406,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,517,874,117.31
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