Finding the Third Proportional to 310,438,544 and 517,366,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 310,438,544 and 517,366,392 is: 862,225,354.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
310,438,544 : 517,366,392 = 517,366,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
310,438,544/517,366,392 = 517,366,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
310,438,544x = 517,366,392 × 517,366,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
310,438,544x = 267,667,983,571,097,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,667,983,571,097,664/310,438,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,225,354.24
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