Finding the Third Proportional to 162,236,905 and 247,441,647
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,236,905 and 247,441,647 is: 377,394,826.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,236,905 : 247,441,647 = 247,441,647 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,236,905/247,441,647 = 247,441,647/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,236,905x = 247,441,647 × 247,441,647 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,236,905x = 61,227,368,670,072,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,227,368,670,072,608/162,236,905 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,394,826.84
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