Finding the Third Proportional to 280,266,596 and 654,829,253
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,266,596 and 654,829,253 is: 1,529,976,660.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,266,596 : 654,829,253 = 654,829,253 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,266,596/654,829,253 = 654,829,253/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,266,596x = 654,829,253 × 654,829,253 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,266,596x = 428,801,350,584,537,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,801,350,584,537,984/280,266,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,976,660.45
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