Finding the Third Proportional to 154,978,036 and 340,184,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 154,978,036 and 340,184,552 is: 746,722,131.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
154,978,036 : 340,184,552 = 340,184,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
154,978,036/340,184,552 = 340,184,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
154,978,036x = 340,184,552 × 340,184,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
154,978,036x = 115,725,529,419,440,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,725,529,419,440,704/154,978,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 746,722,131.77
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