Finding the Third Proportional to 162,861,576 and 354,986,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,861,576 and 354,986,829 is: 773,759,236.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,861,576 : 354,986,829 = 354,986,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,861,576/354,986,829 = 354,986,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,861,576x = 354,986,829 × 354,986,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,861,576x = 126,015,648,763,475,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,015,648,763,475,248/162,861,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,759,236.88
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