Finding the Third Proportional to 272,077,762.50 and 555,575,493
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,077,762.50 and 555,575,493 is: 1,134,470,254.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,077,762.50 : 555,575,493 = 555,575,493 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,077,762.50/555,575,493 = 555,575,493/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,077,762.50x = 555,575,493 × 555,575,493 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,077,762.50x = 308,664,128,422,193,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 308,664,128,422,193,024/272,077,762.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,134,470,254.33
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