Finding the Third Proportional to 317,593,804 and 687,949,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 317,593,804 and 687,949,280 is: 1,490,187,169.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
317,593,804 : 687,949,280 = 687,949,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
317,593,804/687,949,280 = 687,949,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
317,593,804x = 687,949,280 × 687,949,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
317,593,804x = 473,274,211,852,518,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,274,211,852,518,400/317,593,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,490,187,169.56
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