Finding the Third Proportional to 192,461,522 and 278,073,723
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,461,522 and 278,073,723 is: 401,768,595.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,461,522 : 278,073,723 = 278,073,723 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,461,522/278,073,723 = 278,073,723/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,461,522x = 278,073,723 × 278,073,723 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,461,522x = 77,324,995,423,080,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,324,995,423,080,736/192,461,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,768,595.71
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