Finding the Third Proportional to 270,325,238 and 418,769,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 270,325,238 and 418,769,287 is: 648,728,609.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
270,325,238 : 418,769,287 = 418,769,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
270,325,238/418,769,287 = 418,769,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
270,325,238x = 418,769,287 × 418,769,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
270,325,238x = 175,367,715,734,488,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,367,715,734,488,384/270,325,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,728,609.40
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