Finding the Third Proportional to 346,472,870 and 470,697,906
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,472,870 and 470,697,906 is: 639,462,820.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,472,870 : 470,697,906 = 470,697,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,472,870/470,697,906 = 470,697,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,472,870x = 470,697,906 × 470,697,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,472,870x = 221,556,518,712,784,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,556,518,712,784,832/346,472,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 639,462,820.60
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