Finding the Third Proportional to 310,438,536 and 517,366,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,438,536 and 517,366,380 is: 862,225,336.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,438,536 : 517,366,380 = 517,366,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,438,536/517,366,380 = 517,366,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,438,536x = 517,366,380 × 517,366,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,438,536x = 267,667,971,154,304,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,667,971,154,304,384/310,438,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,225,336.47
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