Finding the Third Proportional to 331,351,256 and 518,659,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,351,256 and 518,659,716 is: 811,851,158.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,351,256 : 518,659,716 = 518,659,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,351,256/518,659,716 = 518,659,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,351,256x = 518,659,716 × 518,659,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,351,256x = 269,007,901,001,200,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,007,901,001,200,640/331,351,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,851,158.34
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