Finding the Third Proportional to 284,320,993 and 436,827,782
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,320,993 and 436,827,782 is: 671,137,607.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,320,993 : 436,827,782 = 436,827,782 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,320,993/436,827,782 = 436,827,782/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,320,993x = 436,827,782 × 436,827,782 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,320,993x = 190,818,511,127,039,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,818,511,127,039,520/284,320,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 671,137,607.93
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