Finding the Third Proportional to 272,925,760 and 390,287,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 272,925,760 and 390,287,058 is: 558,115,099.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
272,925,760 : 390,287,058 = 390,287,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
272,925,760/390,287,058 = 390,287,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
272,925,760x = 390,287,058 × 390,287,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
272,925,760x = 152,323,987,642,295,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,323,987,642,295,360/272,925,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 558,115,099.29
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