Finding the Third Proportional to 280,723,384 and 625,994,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,723,384 and 625,994,168 is: 1,395,924,674.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,723,384 : 625,994,168 = 625,994,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,723,384/625,994,168 = 625,994,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,723,384x = 625,994,168 × 625,994,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,723,384x = 391,868,698,370,012,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 391,868,698,370,012,224/280,723,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,395,924,674.27
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