Finding the Third Proportional to 280,314,396 and 603,760,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,314,396 and 603,760,347 is: 1,300,420,391.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,314,396 : 603,760,347 = 603,760,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,314,396/603,760,347 = 603,760,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,314,396x = 603,760,347 × 603,760,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,314,396x = 364,526,556,609,560,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 364,526,556,609,560,384/280,314,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,300,420,391.57
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