Finding the Third Proportional to 281,800,544 and 452,992,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,800,544 and 452,992,884 is: 728,183,665.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,800,544 : 452,992,884 = 452,992,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,800,544/452,992,884 = 452,992,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,800,544x = 452,992,884 × 452,992,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,800,544x = 205,202,552,954,637,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,202,552,954,637,440/281,800,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 728,183,665.09
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