Finding the Third Proportional to 162,145,373 and 356,719,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,145,373 and 356,719,474 is: 784,782,080.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,145,373 : 356,719,474 = 356,719,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,145,373/356,719,474 = 356,719,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,145,373x = 356,719,474 × 356,719,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,145,373x = 127,248,783,130,836,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,248,783,130,836,672/162,145,373 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,782,080.28
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