Finding the Third Proportional to 286,095,258 and 617,927,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,095,258 and 617,927,237 is: 1,334,639,633.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,095,258 : 617,927,237 = 617,927,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,095,258/617,927,237 = 617,927,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,095,258x = 617,927,237 × 617,927,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,095,258x = 381,834,070,226,454,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 381,834,070,226,454,144/286,095,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,639,633.30
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