Finding the Third Proportional to 179,969,274 and 268,776,697
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,969,274 and 268,776,697 is: 401,406,924.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,969,274 : 268,776,697 = 268,776,697 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,969,274/268,776,697 = 268,776,697/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,969,274x = 268,776,697 × 268,776,697 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,969,274x = 72,240,912,850,229,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,240,912,850,229,808/179,969,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,406,924.89
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