Finding the Third Proportional to 286,690,914 and 442,710,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,690,914 and 442,710,315 is: 683,636,674.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,690,914 : 442,710,315 = 442,710,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,690,914/442,710,315 = 442,710,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,690,914x = 442,710,315 × 442,710,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,690,914x = 195,992,423,007,399,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,992,423,007,399,232/286,690,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,636,674.33
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