Finding the Third Proportional to 172,274,496 and 264,797,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,274,496 and 264,797,784 is: 407,012,459.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,274,496 : 264,797,784 = 264,797,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,274,496/264,797,784 = 264,797,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,274,496x = 264,797,784 × 264,797,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,274,496x = 70,117,866,411,310,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,117,866,411,310,656/172,274,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,012,459.99
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