Finding the Third Proportional to 181,427,848 and 280,163,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,427,848 and 280,163,688 is: 432,633,098.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,427,848 : 280,163,688 = 280,163,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,427,848/280,163,688 = 280,163,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,427,848x = 280,163,688 × 280,163,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,427,848x = 78,491,692,073,761,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,491,692,073,761,344/181,427,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,633,098.72
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