Finding the Third Proportional to 272,234,817 and 418,444,555.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,234,817 and 418,444,555.50 is: 643,179,472.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,234,817 : 418,444,555.50 = 418,444,555.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,234,817/418,444,555.50 = 418,444,555.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,234,817x = 418,444,555.50 × 418,444,555.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,234,817x = 175,095,846,027,592,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,095,846,027,592,576/272,234,817 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,179,472.62
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