Finding the Third Proportional to 277,925,220 and 370,524,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 277,925,220 and 370,524,888 is: 493,977,094.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
277,925,220 : 370,524,888 = 370,524,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
277,925,220/370,524,888 = 370,524,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
277,925,220x = 370,524,888 × 370,524,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
277,925,220x = 137,288,692,627,412,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,288,692,627,412,544/277,925,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,977,094.37
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