Finding the Third Proportional to 162,861,588 and 354,986,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,861,588 and 354,986,856 is: 773,759,297.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,861,588 : 354,986,856 = 354,986,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,861,588/354,986,856 = 354,986,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,861,588x = 354,986,856 × 354,986,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,861,588x = 126,015,667,932,764,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,015,667,932,764,736/162,861,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,759,297.57
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