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Finding the Third Proportional to 287,429,380.88 and 430,665,897.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 287,429,380.88 and 430,665,897.94 is: 645,282,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,429,380.88 : 430,665,897.94 = 430,665,897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,429,380.88/430,665,897.94 = 430,665,897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,429,380.88x = 430,665,897.94 × 430,665,897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,429,380.88x = 185,473,115,646,313,152
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,473,115,646,313,152/287,429,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,282,382.34

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