Finding the Third Proportional to 161,860,840 and 356,006,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 161,860,840 and 356,006,722 is: 783,023,158.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
161,860,840 : 356,006,722 = 356,006,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
161,860,840/356,006,722 = 356,006,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
161,860,840x = 356,006,722 × 356,006,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
161,860,840x = 126,740,786,109,185,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,740,786,109,185,280/161,860,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,023,158.10
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