Finding the Third Proportional to 172,273,338 and 264,796,492
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,273,338 and 264,796,492 is: 407,011,224.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,273,338 : 264,796,492 = 264,796,492 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,273,338/264,796,492 = 264,796,492/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,273,338x = 264,796,492 × 264,796,492 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,273,338x = 70,117,182,175,506,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,182,175,506,064/172,273,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,011,224.08
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