Finding the Third Proportional to 162,861,573 and 354,986,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,861,573 and 354,986,826 is: 773,759,238.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,861,573 : 354,986,826 = 354,986,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,861,573/354,986,826 = 354,986,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,861,573x = 354,986,826 × 354,986,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,861,573x = 126,015,646,633,554,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,015,646,633,554,272/162,861,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,759,238.06
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