Finding the Third Proportional to 331,268,266 and 717,744,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,268,266 and 717,744,713 is: 1,555,106,618.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,268,266 : 717,744,713 = 717,744,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,268,266/717,744,713 = 717,744,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,268,266x = 717,744,713 × 717,744,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,268,266x = 515,157,473,039,452,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 515,157,473,039,452,352/331,268,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,555,106,618.75
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