Finding the Third Proportional to 172,273,558 and 264,796,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,273,558 and 264,796,863 is: 407,011,844.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,273,558 : 264,796,863 = 264,796,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,273,558/264,796,863 = 264,796,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,273,558x = 264,796,863 × 264,796,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,273,558x = 70,117,378,654,640,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,378,654,640,768/172,273,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,011,844.82
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