Finding the Third Proportional to 272,749,074 and 415,933,313.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,749,074 and 415,933,313.63 is: 634,284,541.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,749,074 : 415,933,313.63 = 415,933,313.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,749,074/415,933,313.63 = 415,933,313.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,749,074x = 415,933,313.63 × 415,933,313.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,749,074x = 173,000,521,383,072,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,000,521,383,072,608/272,749,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 634,284,541.63
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