Finding the Third Proportional to 178,098,383 and 272,444,120
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,098,383 and 272,444,120 is: 416,768,514.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,098,383 : 272,444,120 = 272,444,120 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,098,383/272,444,120 = 272,444,120/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,098,383x = 272,444,120 × 272,444,120 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,098,383x = 74,225,798,522,574,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,225,798,522,574,400/178,098,383 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,768,514.53
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