Finding the Third Proportional to 181,427,844 and 280,163,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,427,844 and 280,163,682 is: 432,633,089.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,427,844 : 280,163,682 = 280,163,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,427,844/280,163,682 = 280,163,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,427,844x = 280,163,682 × 280,163,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,427,844x = 78,491,688,711,797,120 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,491,688,711,797,120/181,427,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,633,089.72
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