Finding the Third Proportional to 286,531,616 and 454,440,540
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,531,616 and 454,440,540 is: 720,744,912.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,531,616 : 454,440,540 = 454,440,540 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,531,616/454,440,540 = 454,440,540/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,531,616x = 454,440,540 × 454,440,540 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,531,616x = 206,516,204,395,491,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,516,204,395,491,584/286,531,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,744,912.13
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