Finding the Third Proportional to 286,690,224 and 442,709,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,690,224 and 442,709,263 is: 683,635,070.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,690,224 : 442,709,263 = 442,709,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,690,224/442,709,263 = 442,709,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,690,224x = 442,709,263 × 442,709,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,690,224x = 195,991,491,546,003,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,991,491,546,003,168/286,690,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,635,070.67
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