Finding the Third Proportional to 281,972,994 and 431,065,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 281,972,994 and 431,065,881 is: 658,991,455.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
281,972,994 : 431,065,881 = 431,065,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
281,972,994/431,065,881 = 431,065,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
281,972,994x = 431,065,881 × 431,065,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
281,972,994x = 185,817,793,762,306,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,817,793,762,306,176/281,972,994 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 658,991,455.62
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