Finding the Third Proportional to 128,995,400 and 280,664,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 128,995,400 and 280,664,608 is: 610,662,257.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
128,995,400 : 280,664,608 = 280,664,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
128,995,400/280,664,608 = 280,664,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
128,995,400x = 280,664,608 × 280,664,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
128,995,400x = 78,772,622,183,793,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,772,622,183,793,664/128,995,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 610,662,257.60
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