Finding the Third Proportional to 272,383,225 and 382,207,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,383,225 and 382,207,584 is: 536,312,899.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,383,225 : 382,207,584 = 382,207,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,383,225/382,207,584 = 382,207,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,383,225x = 382,207,584 × 382,207,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,383,225x = 146,082,637,267,117,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,082,637,267,117,056/272,383,225 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,312,899.84
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