Finding the Third Proportional to 282,887,424 and 609,303,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,887,424 and 609,303,168 is: 1,312,360,745.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,887,424 : 609,303,168 = 609,303,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,887,424/609,303,168 = 609,303,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,887,424x = 609,303,168 × 609,303,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,887,424x = 371,250,350,534,836,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 371,250,350,534,836,224/282,887,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,312,360,745.08
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