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Finding the Third Proportional to 154,974,996 and 340,178,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 154,974,996 and 340,178,220 is: 746,708,981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,974,996 : 340,178,220 = 340,178,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,974,996/340,178,220 = 340,178,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,974,996x = 340,178,220 × 340,178,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,974,996x = 115,721,221,362,368,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,721,221,362,368,400/154,974,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,708,981.12

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