Finding the Third Proportional to 283,400,392 and 462,767,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 283,400,392 and 462,767,316 is: 755,657,348.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
283,400,392 : 462,767,316 = 462,767,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
283,400,392/462,767,316 = 462,767,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
283,400,392x = 462,767,316 × 462,767,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
283,400,392x = 214,153,588,757,843,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,153,588,757,843,840/283,400,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,657,348.41
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