Finding the Third Proportional to 286,690,880 and 442,710,269
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,690,880 and 442,710,269 is: 683,636,613.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,690,880 : 442,710,269 = 442,710,269 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,690,880/442,710,269 = 442,710,269/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,690,880x = 442,710,269 × 442,710,269 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,690,880x = 195,992,382,278,052,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,992,382,278,052,352/286,690,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,636,613.34
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