Finding the Third Proportional to 284,900,342 and 617,351,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,900,342 and 617,351,560 is: 1,337,741,281.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,900,342 : 617,351,560 = 617,351,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,900,342/617,351,560 = 617,351,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,900,342x = 617,351,560 × 617,351,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,900,342x = 381,122,948,634,433,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,122,948,634,433,600/284,900,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,337,741,281.60
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