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