Finding the Third Proportional to 128,276,997 and 280,075,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,276,997 and 280,075,724 is: 611,508,010.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,276,997 : 280,075,724 = 280,075,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,276,997/280,075,724 = 280,075,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,276,997x = 280,075,724 × 280,075,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,276,997x = 78,442,411,174,124,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,442,411,174,124,176/128,276,997 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 611,508,010.08
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