Finding the Third Proportional to 165,655,309 and 360,399,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,655,309 and 360,399,172 is: 784,083,311.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,655,309 : 360,399,172 = 360,399,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,655,309/360,399,172 = 360,399,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,655,309x = 360,399,172 × 360,399,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,655,309x = 129,887,563,178,285,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,887,563,178,285,584/165,655,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,083,311.08
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