Finding the Third Proportional to 354,283,837 and 498,692,308
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,283,837 and 498,692,308 is: 701,962,641.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,283,837 : 498,692,308 = 498,692,308 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,283,837/498,692,308 = 498,692,308/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,283,837x = 498,692,308 × 498,692,308 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,283,837x = 248,694,018,058,366,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,694,018,058,366,848/354,283,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,962,641.49
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