Finding the Third Proportional to 346,838,688 and 507,235,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,838,688 and 507,235,014 is: 741,806,979.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,838,688 : 507,235,014 = 507,235,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,838,688/507,235,014 = 507,235,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,838,688x = 507,235,014 × 507,235,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,838,688x = 257,287,359,427,580,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,287,359,427,580,192/346,838,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,806,979.24
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