Finding the Third Proportional to 272,133,396 and 420,230,586
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,133,396 and 420,230,586 is: 648,923,461.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,133,396 : 420,230,586 = 420,230,586 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,133,396/420,230,586 = 420,230,586/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,133,396x = 420,230,586 × 420,230,586 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,133,396x = 176,593,745,409,903,392 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,593,745,409,903,392/272,133,396 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 648,923,461.82
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