Finding the Third Proportional to 164,729,400 and 248,782,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,729,400 and 248,782,311 is: 375,723,084.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,729,400 : 248,782,311 = 248,782,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,729,400/248,782,311 = 248,782,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,729,400x = 248,782,311 × 248,782,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,729,400x = 61,892,638,266,500,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,892,638,266,500,720/164,729,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,723,084.44
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