Finding the Third Proportional to 288,235,162 and 446,139,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,235,162 and 446,139,591 is: 690,549,110.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,235,162 : 446,139,591 = 446,139,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,235,162/446,139,591 = 446,139,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,235,162x = 446,139,591 × 446,139,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,235,162x = 199,040,534,657,647,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,040,534,657,647,296/288,235,162 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 690,549,110.24
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