Finding the Third Proportional to 320,806,593 and 687,655,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 320,806,593 and 687,655,408 is: 1,474,003,248.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
320,806,593 : 687,655,408 = 687,655,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
320,806,593/687,655,408 = 687,655,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
320,806,593x = 687,655,408 × 687,655,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
320,806,593x = 472,869,960,151,646,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 472,869,960,151,646,464/320,806,593 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,474,003,248.28
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