Finding the Third Proportional to 154,147,878 and 363,761,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,147,878 and 363,761,397 is: 858,411,777.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,147,878 : 363,761,397 = 363,761,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,147,878/363,761,397 = 363,761,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,147,878x = 363,761,397 × 363,761,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,147,878x = 132,322,353,947,391,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,322,353,947,391,616/154,147,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,411,777.47
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