Finding the Third Proportional to 164,979,135 and 358,333,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 164,979,135 and 358,333,800 is: 778,299,099.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
164,979,135 : 358,333,800 = 358,333,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
164,979,135/358,333,800 = 358,333,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
164,979,135x = 358,333,800 × 358,333,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
164,979,135x = 128,403,112,222,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,403,112,222,440,000/164,979,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,299,099.59
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