Finding the Third Proportional to 284,533,306 and 426,799,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,533,306 and 426,799,930 is: 640,199,851.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,533,306 : 426,799,930 = 426,799,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,533,306/426,799,930 = 426,799,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,533,306x = 426,799,930 × 426,799,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,533,306x = 182,158,180,248,004,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,158,180,248,004,896/284,533,306 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 640,199,851.50
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