Finding the Third Proportional to 284,926,598 and 425,712,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 284,926,598 and 425,712,615 is: 636,062,873.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
284,926,598 : 425,712,615 = 425,712,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
284,926,598/425,712,615 = 425,712,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
284,926,598x = 425,712,615 × 425,712,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
284,926,598x = 181,231,230,570,138,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,231,230,570,138,240/284,926,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 636,062,873.18
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