Finding the Third Proportional to 288,457,200 and 680,256,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,457,200 and 680,256,144 is: 1,604,218,655.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,457,200 : 680,256,144 = 680,256,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,457,200/680,256,144 = 680,256,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,457,200x = 680,256,144 × 680,256,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,457,200x = 462,748,421,449,748,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,748,421,449,748,736/288,457,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,218,655.14
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