Finding the Third Proportional to 272,925,405.75 and 390,286,332.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,925,405.75 and 390,286,332.94 is: 558,113,750.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,925,405.75 : 390,286,332.94 = 390,286,332.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,925,405.75/390,286,332.94 = 390,286,332.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,925,405.75x = 390,286,332.94 × 390,286,332.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,925,405.75x = 152,323,421,677,801,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,323,421,677,801,088/272,925,405.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,113,750.02
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