Finding the Third Proportional to 280,314,378 and 603,760,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,314,378 and 603,760,311 is: 1,300,420,320.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,314,378 : 603,760,311 = 603,760,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,314,378/603,760,311 = 603,760,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,314,378x = 603,760,311 × 603,760,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,314,378x = 364,526,513,138,816,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,526,513,138,816,704/280,314,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,420,320.00
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