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Finding the Third Proportional to 286,828,804 and 433,657,158

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Solution

The third proportional to 286,828,804 and 433,657,158 is: 655,647,299.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286,828,804 : 433,657,158 = 433,657,158 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286,828,804/433,657,158 = 433,657,158/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286,828,804x = 433,657,158 × 433,657,158
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286,828,804x = 188,058,530,684,636,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,058,530,684,636,960/286,828,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,647,299.23

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