Finding the Third Proportional to 162,398,354 and 221,196,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,398,354 and 221,196,507 is: 301,283,193.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,398,354 : 221,196,507 = 221,196,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,398,354/221,196,507 = 221,196,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,398,354x = 221,196,507 × 221,196,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,398,354x = 48,927,894,709,001,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 48,927,894,709,001,048/162,398,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,283,193.48
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