Finding the Third Proportional to 176,954,622 and 274,748,553.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,954,622 and 274,748,553.75 is: 426,588,279.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,954,622 : 274,748,553.75 = 274,748,553.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,954,622/274,748,553.75 = 274,748,553.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,954,622x = 274,748,553.75 × 274,748,553.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,954,622x = 75,486,767,787,716,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,486,767,787,716,640/176,954,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,588,279.72
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