Finding the Third Proportional to 285,534,506 and 385,253,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,534,506 and 385,253,089 is: 519,796,870.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,534,506 : 385,253,089 = 385,253,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,534,506/385,253,089 = 385,253,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,534,506x = 385,253,089 × 385,253,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,534,506x = 148,419,942,584,041,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,419,942,584,041,920/285,534,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,796,870.31
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