Finding the Third Proportional to 185,389,139 and 280,469,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,389,139 and 280,469,725 is: 424,314,321.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,389,139 : 280,469,725 = 280,469,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,389,139/280,469,725 = 280,469,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,389,139x = 280,469,725 × 280,469,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,389,139x = 78,663,266,641,575,632 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,663,266,641,575,632/185,389,139 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,314,321.03
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