Finding the Third Proportional to 346,997,586 and 462,611,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,997,586 and 462,611,826 is: 616,746,946.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,997,586 : 462,611,826 = 462,611,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,997,586/462,611,826 = 462,611,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,997,586x = 462,611,826 × 462,611,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,997,586x = 214,009,701,555,054,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,009,701,555,054,272/346,997,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 616,746,946.35
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