Finding the Third Proportional to 180,469,774 and 267,427,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,469,774 and 267,427,311 is: 396,284,458.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,469,774 : 267,427,311 = 267,427,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,469,774/267,427,311 = 267,427,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,469,774x = 267,427,311 × 267,427,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,469,774x = 71,517,366,668,690,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,517,366,668,690,720/180,469,774 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,284,458.52
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