Finding the Third Proportional to 272,234,066 and 418,443,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,234,066 and 418,443,267 is: 643,177,285.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,234,066 : 418,443,267 = 418,443,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,234,066/418,443,267 = 418,443,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,234,066x = 418,443,267 × 418,443,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,234,066x = 175,094,767,697,633,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,094,767,697,633,280/272,234,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,177,285.89
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