Finding the Third Proportional to 180,215,643 and 270,803,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,215,643 and 270,803,316 is: 406,926,028.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,215,643 : 270,803,316 = 270,803,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,215,643/270,803,316 = 270,803,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,215,643x = 270,803,316 × 270,803,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,215,643x = 73,334,435,956,595,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,334,435,956,595,856/180,215,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,926,028.93
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