Finding the Third Proportional to 432,088,434 and 617,444,343
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Solution
The third proportional to 432,088,434 and 617,444,343 is: 882,313,634.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
432,088,434 : 617,444,343 = 617,444,343 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
432,088,434/617,444,343 = 617,444,343/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
432,088,434x = 617,444,343 × 617,444,343 - Step 4: Simplify right side
432,088,434x = 381,237,516,702,701,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,237,516,702,701,632/432,088,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,313,634.67
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