Finding the Third Proportional to 346,249,670 and 517,646,272
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,249,670 and 517,646,272 is: 773,885,684.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,249,670 : 517,646,272 = 517,646,272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,249,670/517,646,272 = 517,646,272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,249,670x = 517,646,272 × 517,646,272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,249,670x = 267,957,662,915,497,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,957,662,915,497,984/346,249,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,885,684.61
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