Finding the Third Proportional to 285,630,959 and 394,677,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,630,959 and 394,677,098 is: 545,354,089.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,630,959 : 394,677,098 = 394,677,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,630,959/394,677,098 = 394,677,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,630,959x = 394,677,098 × 394,677,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,630,959x = 155,770,011,685,701,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,770,011,685,701,600/285,630,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,354,089.88
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