Finding the Third Proportional to 272,925,072 and 644,283,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,925,072 and 644,283,504 is: 1,520,934,777.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,925,072 : 644,283,504 = 644,283,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,925,072/644,283,504 = 644,283,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,925,072x = 644,283,504 × 644,283,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,925,072x = 415,101,233,526,518,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,101,233,526,518,016/272,925,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,520,934,777.02
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