Finding the Third Proportional to 176,960,430 and 270,829,413
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,960,430 and 270,829,413 is: 414,491,369.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,960,430 : 270,829,413 = 270,829,413 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,960,430/270,829,413 = 270,829,413/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,960,430x = 270,829,413 × 270,829,413 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,960,430x = 73,348,570,945,924,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,348,570,945,924,576/176,960,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,491,369.32
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