Finding the Third Proportional to 286,594,548 and 429,441,784.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,594,548 and 429,441,784.50 is: 643,488,327.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,594,548 : 429,441,784.50 = 429,441,784.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,594,548/429,441,784.50 = 429,441,784.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,594,548x = 429,441,784.50 × 429,441,784.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,594,548x = 184,420,246,274,544,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,420,246,274,544,448/286,594,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,488,327.19
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