Finding the Third Proportional to 287,243,910 and 454,913,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,243,910 and 454,913,562 is: 720,455,131.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,243,910 : 454,913,562 = 454,913,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,243,910/454,913,562 = 454,913,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,243,910x = 454,913,562 × 454,913,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,243,910x = 206,946,348,891,527,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,946,348,891,527,840/287,243,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,455,131.29
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