Finding the Third Proportional to 181,689,894 and 272,468,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,689,894 and 272,468,137.50 is: 408,602,175.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,689,894 : 272,468,137.50 = 272,468,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,689,894/272,468,137.50 = 272,468,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,689,894x = 272,468,137.50 × 272,468,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,689,894x = 74,238,885,952,718,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,238,885,952,718,912/181,689,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,602,175.49
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