Finding the Third Proportional to 314,904,338 and 687,115,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,904,338 and 687,115,372 is: 1,499,272,882.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,904,338 : 687,115,372 = 687,115,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,904,338/687,115,372 = 687,115,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,904,338x = 687,115,372 × 687,115,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,904,338x = 472,127,534,438,698,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,127,534,438,698,368/314,904,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,272,882.16
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