Finding the Third Proportional to 285,630,960 and 394,677,099
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,630,960 and 394,677,099 is: 545,354,090.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,630,960 : 394,677,099 = 394,677,099 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,630,960/394,677,099 = 394,677,099/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,630,960x = 394,677,099 × 394,677,099 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,630,960x = 155,770,012,475,055,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,770,012,475,055,808/285,630,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 545,354,090.73
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