Finding the Third Proportional to 331,457,904.75 and 460,865,724.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,457,904.75 and 460,865,724.75 is: 640,796,955.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,457,904.75 : 460,865,724.75 = 460,865,724.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,457,904.75/460,865,724.75 = 460,865,724.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,457,904.75x = 460,865,724.75 × 460,865,724.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,457,904.75x = 212,397,216,249,342,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,397,216,249,342,752/331,457,904.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,796,955.53
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