Finding the Third Proportional to 167,278,608 and 362,358,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 167,278,608 and 362,358,661.50 is: 784,940,771.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
167,278,608 : 362,358,661.50 = 362,358,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
167,278,608/362,358,661.50 = 362,358,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
167,278,608x = 362,358,661.50 × 362,358,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
167,278,608x = 131,303,799,564,071,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,303,799,564,071,584/167,278,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,940,771.17
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