Finding the Third Proportional to 164,408,972 and 357,760,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,408,972 and 357,760,432 is: 778,500,863.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,408,972 : 357,760,432 = 357,760,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,408,972/357,760,432 = 357,760,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,408,972x = 357,760,432 × 357,760,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,408,972x = 127,992,526,704,826,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,992,526,704,826,624/164,408,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,500,863.72
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