Finding the Third Proportional to 154,978,032 and 340,184,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,978,032 and 340,184,544 is: 746,722,115.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,978,032 : 340,184,544 = 340,184,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,978,032/340,184,544 = 340,184,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,978,032x = 340,184,544 × 340,184,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,978,032x = 115,725,523,976,487,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,725,523,976,487,936/154,978,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,722,115.92
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