Finding the Third Proportional to 280,266,672 and 654,829,410
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,266,672 and 654,829,410 is: 1,529,976,979.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,266,672 : 654,829,410 = 654,829,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,266,672/654,829,410 = 654,829,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,266,672x = 654,829,410 × 654,829,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,266,672x = 428,801,556,200,948,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 428,801,556,200,948,096/280,266,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,529,976,979.21
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