Finding the Third Proportional to 288,059,457 and 411,630,322.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,059,457 and 411,630,322.50 is: 588,210,240.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,059,457 : 411,630,322.50 = 411,630,322.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,059,457/411,630,322.50 = 411,630,322.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,059,457x = 411,630,322.50 × 411,630,322.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,059,457x = 169,439,522,401,454,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,439,522,401,454,016/288,059,457 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 588,210,240.23
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