Finding the Third Proportional to 179,692,904 and 276,030,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,692,904 and 276,030,282 is: 424,016,279.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,692,904 : 276,030,282 = 276,030,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,692,904/276,030,282 = 276,030,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,692,904x = 276,030,282 × 276,030,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,692,904x = 76,192,716,580,999,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,192,716,580,999,520/179,692,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,016,279.36
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