Finding the Third Proportional to 272,898,853 and 445,572,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,898,853 and 445,572,060 is: 727,501,997.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,898,853 : 445,572,060 = 445,572,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,898,853/445,572,060 = 445,572,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,898,853x = 445,572,060 × 445,572,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,898,853x = 198,534,460,652,643,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,534,460,652,643,584/272,898,853 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 727,501,997.43
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