Finding the Third Proportional to 172,273,505 and 264,796,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,273,505 and 264,796,730 is: 407,011,561.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,273,505 : 264,796,730 = 264,796,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,273,505/264,796,730 = 264,796,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,273,505x = 264,796,730 × 264,796,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,273,505x = 70,117,308,218,692,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,308,218,692,896/172,273,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,011,561.17
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