Finding the Third Proportional to 164,729,448 and 248,782,378.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,729,448 and 248,782,378.50 is: 375,723,178.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,729,448 : 248,782,378.50 = 248,782,378.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,729,448/248,782,378.50 = 248,782,378.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,729,448x = 248,782,378.50 × 248,782,378.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,729,448x = 61,892,671,852,117,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,892,671,852,117,264/164,729,448 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,723,178.85
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