Finding the Third Proportional to 281,970,904 and 431,060,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,970,904 and 431,060,864 is: 658,981,000.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,970,904 : 431,060,864 = 431,060,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,970,904/431,060,864 = 431,060,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,970,904x = 431,060,864 × 431,060,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,970,904x = 185,813,468,472,426,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,813,468,472,426,496/281,970,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,981,000.65
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