Finding the Third Proportional to 162,394,432 and 383,221,796
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,394,432 and 383,221,796 is: 904,334,853.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,394,432 : 383,221,796 = 383,221,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,394,432/383,221,796 = 383,221,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,394,432x = 383,221,796 × 383,221,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,394,432x = 146,858,944,929,465,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,858,944,929,465,600/162,394,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,334,853.85
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