Finding the Third Proportional to 165,285,720 and 360,332,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,285,720 and 360,332,178 is: 785,544,440.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,285,720 : 360,332,178 = 360,332,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,285,720/360,332,178 = 360,332,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,285,720x = 360,332,178 × 360,332,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,285,720x = 129,839,278,502,223,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,839,278,502,223,680/165,285,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,544,440.88
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