Finding the Third Proportional to 162,285,156 and 382,713,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,285,156 and 382,713,454 is: 902,544,579.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,285,156 : 382,713,454 = 382,713,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,285,156/382,713,454 = 382,713,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,285,156x = 382,713,454 × 382,713,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,285,156x = 146,469,587,872,610,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,469,587,872,610,112/162,285,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 902,544,579.45
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