Finding the Third Proportional to 285,827,972 and 620,041,134
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Solution
The third proportional to 285,827,972 and 620,041,134 is: 1,345,043,332.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
285,827,972 : 620,041,134 = 620,041,134 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
285,827,972/620,041,134 = 620,041,134/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
285,827,972x = 620,041,134 × 620,041,134 - Step 4: Simplify right side
285,827,972x = 384,451,007,852,005,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,451,007,852,005,952/285,827,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,345,043,332.05
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