Finding the Third Proportional to 280,375,992 and 613,606,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,375,992 and 613,606,968 is: 1,342,887,843.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,375,992 : 613,606,968 = 613,606,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,375,992/613,606,968 = 613,606,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,375,992x = 613,606,968 × 613,606,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,375,992x = 376,513,511,178,153,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,513,511,178,153,024/280,375,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,342,887,843.19
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