Finding the Third Proportional to 280,747,212 and 436,430,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 280,747,212 and 436,430,826 is: 678,446,152.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
280,747,212 : 436,430,826 = 436,430,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
280,747,212/436,430,826 = 436,430,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
280,747,212x = 436,430,826 × 436,430,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
280,747,212x = 190,471,865,883,042,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,471,865,883,042,272/280,747,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 678,446,152.77
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