Finding the Third Proportional to 331,350,960 and 518,659,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,350,960 and 518,659,272 is: 811,850,493.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,350,960 : 518,659,272 = 518,659,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,350,960/518,659,272 = 518,659,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,350,960x = 518,659,272 × 518,659,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,350,960x = 269,007,440,431,569,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,007,440,431,569,984/331,350,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,850,493.60
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