Finding the Third Proportional to 162,414,888 and 266,621,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,414,888 and 266,621,940 is: 437,689,301.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,414,888 : 266,621,940 = 266,621,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,414,888/266,621,940 = 266,621,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,414,888x = 266,621,940 × 266,621,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,414,888x = 71,087,258,889,363,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,087,258,889,363,600/162,414,888 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,689,301.55
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