Finding the Third Proportional to 282,630,954 and 426,633,465
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Solution
The third proportional to 282,630,954 and 426,633,465 is: 644,006,294.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
282,630,954 : 426,633,465 = 426,633,465 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
282,630,954/426,633,465 = 426,633,465/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
282,630,954x = 426,633,465 × 426,633,465 - Step 4: Simplify right side
282,630,954x = 182,016,113,457,906,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,016,113,457,906,240/282,630,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 644,006,294.72
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