Finding the Third Proportional to 162,565,468 and 247,659,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,565,468 and 247,659,379 is: 377,295,183.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,565,468 : 247,659,379 = 247,659,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,565,468/247,659,379 = 247,659,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,565,468x = 247,659,379 × 247,659,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,565,468x = 61,335,168,006,665,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,335,168,006,665,640/162,565,468 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,295,183.05
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