Finding the Third Proportional to 271,673,607 and 423,652,936
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Solution
The third proportional to 271,673,607 and 423,652,936 is: 660,652,362.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
271,673,607 : 423,652,936 = 423,652,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
271,673,607/423,652,936 = 423,652,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
271,673,607x = 423,652,936 × 423,652,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
271,673,607x = 179,481,810,181,420,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,481,810,181,420,096/271,673,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 660,652,362.09
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