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Finding the Third Proportional to 280,314,399 and 603,760,353

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Solution

The third proportional to 280,314,399 and 603,760,353 is: 1,300,420,403.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,314,399 : 603,760,353 = 603,760,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,314,399/603,760,353 = 603,760,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,314,399x = 603,760,353 × 603,760,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,314,399x = 364,526,563,854,684,608
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,526,563,854,684,608/280,314,399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300,420,403.50

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