Finding the Third Proportional to 347,909,766 and 486,657,711
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,909,766 and 486,657,711 is: 680,738,946.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,909,766 : 486,657,711 = 486,657,711 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,909,766/486,657,711 = 486,657,711/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,909,766x = 486,657,711 × 486,657,711 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,909,766x = 236,835,727,675,759,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,835,727,675,759,520/347,909,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 680,738,946.76
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