Finding the Third Proportional to 154,975,000 and 340,178,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,975,000 and 340,178,228 is: 746,708,996.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,975,000 : 340,178,228 = 340,178,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,975,000/340,178,228 = 340,178,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,975,000x = 340,178,228 × 340,178,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,975,000x = 115,721,226,805,219,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,721,226,805,219,984/154,975,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,708,996.97
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