Finding the Third Proportional to 272,234,084 and 418,443,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,234,084 and 418,443,292 is: 643,177,320.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,234,084 : 418,443,292 = 418,443,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,234,084/418,443,292 = 418,443,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,234,084x = 418,443,292 × 418,443,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,234,084x = 175,094,788,619,797,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,094,788,619,797,248/272,234,084 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,177,320.22
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