Finding the Third Proportional to 181,427,846 and 280,163,685
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,427,846 and 280,163,685 is: 432,633,094.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,427,846 : 280,163,685 = 280,163,685 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,427,846/280,163,685 = 280,163,685/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,427,846x = 280,163,685 × 280,163,685 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,427,846x = 78,491,690,392,779,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,491,690,392,779,232/181,427,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,633,094.22
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