Finding the Third Proportional to 316,565,908 and 687,276,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 316,565,908 and 687,276,104 is: 1,492,101,427.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
316,565,908 : 687,276,104 = 687,276,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
316,565,908/687,276,104 = 687,276,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
316,565,908x = 687,276,104 × 687,276,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
316,565,908x = 472,348,443,129,418,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,348,443,129,418,816/316,565,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,492,101,427.20
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