Finding the Third Proportional to 288,702,297 and 673,661,974.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 288,702,297 and 673,661,974.50 is: 1,571,932,265.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288,702,297 : 673,661,974.50 = 673,661,974.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288,702,297/673,661,974.50 = 673,661,974.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288,702,297x = 673,661,974.50 × 673,661,974.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288,702,297x = 453,820,455,887,238,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 453,820,455,887,238,656/288,702,297 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,571,932,265.88
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