Finding the Third Proportional to 288,457,416 and 680,256,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,457,416 and 680,256,660 is: 1,604,219,887.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,457,416 : 680,256,660 = 680,256,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,457,416/680,256,660 = 680,256,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,457,416x = 680,256,660 × 680,256,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,457,416x = 462,749,123,474,355,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,749,123,474,355,584/288,457,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,219,887.61
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