Finding the Third Proportional to 115,272,884 and 178,295,974
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,272,884 and 178,295,974 is: 275,775,648.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,272,884 : 178,295,974 = 178,295,974 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,272,884/178,295,974 = 178,295,974/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,272,884x = 178,295,974 × 178,295,974 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,272,884x = 31,789,454,344,608,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,789,454,344,608,676/115,272,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 275,775,648.54
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