Finding the Third Proportional to 272,427,316 and 422,995,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,427,316 and 422,995,469 is: 656,781,300.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,427,316 : 422,995,469 = 422,995,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,427,316/422,995,469 = 422,995,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,427,316x = 422,995,469 × 422,995,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,427,316x = 178,925,166,794,529,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,925,166,794,529,952/272,427,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 656,781,300.13
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