Finding the Third Proportional to 354,283,843 and 498,692,317
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Solution
The third proportional to 354,283,843 and 498,692,317 is: 701,962,654.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
354,283,843 : 498,692,317 = 498,692,317 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
354,283,843/498,692,317 = 498,692,317/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
354,283,843x = 498,692,317 × 498,692,317 - Step 4: Simplify right side
354,283,843x = 248,694,027,034,828,480 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,694,027,034,828,480/354,283,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 701,962,654.94
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