Finding the Third Proportional to 331,253,436 and 696,774,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,253,436 and 696,774,974 is: 1,465,631,180.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,253,436 : 696,774,974 = 696,774,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,253,436/696,774,974 = 696,774,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,253,436x = 696,774,974 × 696,774,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,253,436x = 485,495,364,392,700,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 485,495,364,392,700,672/331,253,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,465,631,180.33
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