Finding the Third Proportional to 284,721,804 and 443,728,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,721,804 and 443,728,962 is: 691,536,050.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,721,804 : 443,728,962 = 443,728,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,721,804/443,728,962 = 443,728,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,721,804x = 443,728,962 × 443,728,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,721,804x = 196,895,391,717,597,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,895,391,717,597,440/284,721,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,536,050.11
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