Finding the Third Proportional to 172,272,364 and 264,795,074
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,272,364 and 264,795,074 is: 407,009,166.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,272,364 : 264,795,074 = 264,795,074 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,272,364/264,795,074 = 264,795,074/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,272,364x = 264,795,074 × 264,795,074 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,272,364x = 70,116,431,214,665,472 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,116,431,214,665,472/172,272,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,009,166.11
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