Finding the Third Proportional to 346,838,681 and 507,235,003
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,838,681 and 507,235,003 is: 741,806,962.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,838,681 : 507,235,003 = 507,235,003 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,838,681/507,235,003 = 507,235,003/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,838,681x = 507,235,003 × 507,235,003 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,838,681x = 257,287,348,268,410,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,287,348,268,410,016/346,838,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,806,962.03
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