Finding the Third Proportional to 288,187,683.50 and 620,143,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,187,683.50 and 620,143,795 is: 1,334,471,764.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,187,683.50 : 620,143,795 = 620,143,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,187,683.50/620,143,795 = 620,143,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,187,683.50x = 620,143,795 × 620,143,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,187,683.50x = 384,578,326,477,002,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 384,578,326,477,002,048/288,187,683.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,334,471,764.39
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