Finding the Third Proportional to 272,925,756 and 390,287,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,925,756 and 390,287,052 is: 558,115,090.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,925,756 : 390,287,052 = 390,287,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,925,756/390,287,052 = 390,287,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,925,756x = 390,287,052 × 390,287,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,925,756x = 152,323,982,958,850,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,323,982,958,850,688/272,925,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,115,090.31
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