Finding the Third Proportional to 292,659,182 and 420,653,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,659,182 and 420,653,907 is: 604,627,226.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,659,182 : 420,653,907 = 420,653,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,659,182/420,653,907 = 420,653,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,659,182x = 420,653,907 × 420,653,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,659,182x = 176,949,709,474,364,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,949,709,474,364,640/292,659,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 604,627,226.34
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