Finding the Third Proportional to 286,083,398 and 431,221,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,083,398 and 431,221,335 is: 649,991,719.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,083,398 : 431,221,335 = 431,221,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,083,398/431,221,335 = 431,221,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,083,398x = 431,221,335 × 431,221,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,083,398x = 185,951,839,759,182,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,951,839,759,182,240/286,083,398 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 649,991,719.40
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