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Finding the Third Proportional to 180,579,475 and 275,094,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 180,579,475 and 275,094,173 is: 419,077,550.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180,579,475 : 275,094,173 = 275,094,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180,579,475/275,094,173 = 275,094,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180,579,475x = 275,094,173 × 275,094,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180,579,475x = 75,676,804,018,553,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,676,804,018,553,936/180,579,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,077,550.31

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