Finding the Third Proportional to 286,690,916 and 442,710,318
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Solution
The third proportional to 286,690,916 and 442,710,318 is: 683,636,678.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
286,690,916 : 442,710,318 = 442,710,318 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
286,690,916/442,710,318 = 442,710,318/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
286,690,916x = 442,710,318 × 442,710,318 - Step 4: Simplify right side
286,690,916x = 195,992,425,663,661,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,992,425,663,661,120/286,690,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 683,636,678.83
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