Finding the Third Proportional to 177,273,747 and 272,314,181
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,273,747 and 272,314,181 is: 418,307,924.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,273,747 : 272,314,181 = 272,314,181 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,273,747/272,314,181 = 272,314,181/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,273,747x = 272,314,181 × 272,314,181 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,273,747x = 74,155,013,173,700,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,155,013,173,700,768/177,273,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,307,924.49
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