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Finding the Third Proportional to 272,427,305 and 422,995,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 272,427,305 and 422,995,454 is: 656,781,280.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,427,305 : 422,995,454 = 422,995,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,427,305/422,995,454 = 422,995,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,427,305x = 422,995,454 × 422,995,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,427,305x = 178,925,154,104,666,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,925,154,104,666,112/272,427,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,781,280.07

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