Finding the Third Proportional to 131,426,766 and 280,444,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 131,426,766 and 280,444,324 is: 598,424,668.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
131,426,766 : 280,444,324 = 280,444,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
131,426,766/280,444,324 = 280,444,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
131,426,766x = 280,444,324 × 280,444,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
131,426,766x = 78,649,018,863,816,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,649,018,863,816,976/131,426,766 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,424,668.41
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