Finding the Third Proportional to 180,449,616 and 270,729,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,449,616 and 270,729,720 is: 406,177,540.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,449,616 : 270,729,720 = 270,729,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,449,616/270,729,720 = 270,729,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,449,616x = 270,729,720 × 270,729,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,449,616x = 73,294,581,291,278,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,294,581,291,278,400/180,449,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,177,540.94
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