Finding the Third Proportional to 175,268,816 and 272,461,224
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,268,816 and 272,461,224 is: 423,550,065.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,268,816 : 272,461,224 = 272,461,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,268,816/272,461,224 = 272,461,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,268,816x = 272,461,224 × 272,461,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,268,816x = 74,235,118,583,578,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,235,118,583,578,176/175,268,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,550,065.99
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