Finding the Third Proportional to 162,997,024 and 246,595,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 162,997,024 and 246,595,376 is: 373,069,875.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
162,997,024 : 246,595,376 = 246,595,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
162,997,024/246,595,376 = 246,595,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
162,997,024x = 246,595,376 × 246,595,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
162,997,024x = 60,809,279,464,581,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,809,279,464,581,376/162,997,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,069,875.59
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