Finding the Third Proportional to 287,243,962 and 454,913,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 287,243,962 and 454,913,640 is: 720,455,247.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
287,243,962 : 454,913,640 = 454,913,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
287,243,962/454,913,640 = 454,913,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
287,243,962x = 454,913,640 × 454,913,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
287,243,962x = 206,946,419,858,049,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 206,946,419,858,049,600/287,243,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,455,247.93
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