Finding the Third Proportional to 286,074,723 and 617,875,242
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,074,723 and 617,875,242 is: 1,334,510,825.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,074,723 : 617,875,242 = 617,875,242 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,074,723/617,875,242 = 617,875,242/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,074,723x = 617,875,242 × 617,875,242 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,074,723x = 381,769,814,676,558,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,769,814,676,558,592/286,074,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,510,825.26
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