Finding the Third Proportional to 164,541,584 and 240,755,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,541,584 and 240,755,474 is: 352,270,817.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,541,584 : 240,755,474 = 240,755,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,541,584/240,755,474 = 240,755,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,541,584x = 240,755,474 × 240,755,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,541,584x = 57,963,198,260,964,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,963,198,260,964,672/164,541,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,270,817.21
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