Finding the Third Proportional to 272,235,024 and 418,444,731
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,235,024 and 418,444,731 is: 643,179,523.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,235,024 : 418,444,731 = 418,444,731 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,235,024/418,444,731 = 418,444,731/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,235,024x = 418,444,731 × 418,444,731 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,235,024x = 175,095,992,901,662,368 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,095,992,901,662,368/272,235,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 643,179,523.08
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