Finding the Third Proportional to 272,925,132 and 644,283,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,925,132 and 644,283,653 is: 1,520,935,146.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,925,132 : 644,283,653 = 644,283,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,925,132/644,283,653 = 644,283,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,925,132x = 644,283,653 × 644,283,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,925,132x = 415,101,425,523,024,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 415,101,425,523,024,384/272,925,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,520,935,146.14
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