Finding the Third Proportional to 168,999,482 and 360,321,950
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,999,482 and 360,321,950 is: 768,238,494.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,999,482 : 360,321,950 = 360,321,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,999,482/360,321,950 = 360,321,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,999,482x = 360,321,950 × 360,321,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,999,482x = 129,831,907,651,802,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,831,907,651,802,496/168,999,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,238,494.67
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