Finding the Third Proportional to 272,234,026 and 418,443,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,234,026 and 418,443,207 is: 643,177,195.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,234,026 : 418,443,207 = 418,443,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,234,026/418,443,207 = 418,443,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,234,026x = 418,443,207 × 418,443,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,234,026x = 175,094,717,484,444,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,094,717,484,444,864/272,234,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,177,195.95
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