Finding the Third Proportional to 493,740,072 and 672,497,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 493,740,072 and 672,497,028 is: 915,972,347.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
493,740,072 : 672,497,028 = 672,497,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
493,740,072/672,497,028 = 672,497,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
493,740,072x = 672,497,028 × 672,497,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
493,740,072x = 452,252,252,668,832,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 452,252,252,668,832,768/493,740,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 915,972,347.22
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