Finding the Third Proportional to 179,692,902 and 276,030,279
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,692,902 and 276,030,279 is: 424,016,274.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,692,902 : 276,030,279 = 276,030,279 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,692,902/276,030,279 = 276,030,279/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,692,902x = 276,030,279 × 276,030,279 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,692,902x = 76,192,714,924,817,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,192,714,924,817,840/179,692,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,016,274.86
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