Finding the Third Proportional to 161,734,144 and 381,799,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,734,144 and 381,799,424 is: 901,298,863.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,734,144 : 381,799,424 = 381,799,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,734,144/381,799,424 = 381,799,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,734,144x = 381,799,424 × 381,799,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,734,144x = 145,770,800,166,731,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,770,800,166,731,776/161,734,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 901,298,863.44
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