Finding the Third Proportional to 172,273,502 and 264,796,725
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,273,502 and 264,796,725 is: 407,011,552.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,273,502 : 264,796,725 = 264,796,725 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,273,502/264,796,725 = 264,796,725/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,273,502x = 264,796,725 × 264,796,725 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,273,502x = 70,117,305,570,725,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,305,570,725,624/172,273,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,011,552.89
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