Finding the Third Proportional to 179,969,278 and 268,776,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,969,278 and 268,776,703 is: 401,406,933.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,969,278 : 268,776,703 = 268,776,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,969,278/268,776,703 = 268,776,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,969,278x = 268,776,703 × 268,776,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,969,278x = 72,240,916,075,550,208 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,240,916,075,550,208/179,969,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,406,933.89
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