Finding the Third Proportional to 181,689,867 and 272,468,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,689,867 and 272,468,070 is: 408,602,033.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,689,867 : 272,468,070 = 272,468,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,689,867/272,468,070 = 272,468,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,689,867x = 272,468,070 × 272,468,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,689,867x = 74,238,849,169,524,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,238,849,169,524,896/181,689,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,602,033.76
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