Finding the Third Proportional to 314,904,342 and 687,115,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 314,904,342 and 687,115,380 is: 1,499,272,898.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
314,904,342 : 687,115,380 = 687,115,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
314,904,342/687,115,380 = 687,115,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
314,904,342x = 687,115,380 × 687,115,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
314,904,342x = 472,127,545,432,544,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,127,545,432,544,384/314,904,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,272,898.03
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