Finding the Third Proportional to 162,257,296 and 382,644,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,257,296 and 382,644,368 is: 902,373,674.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,257,296 : 382,644,368 = 382,644,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,257,296/382,644,368 = 382,644,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,257,296x = 382,644,368 × 382,644,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,257,296x = 146,416,712,362,119,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,416,712,362,119,424/162,257,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,373,674.23
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