Finding the Third Proportional to 175,062,474 and 405,238,470
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,062,474 and 405,238,470 is: 938,054,934.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,062,474 : 405,238,470 = 405,238,470 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,062,474/405,238,470 = 405,238,470/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,062,474x = 405,238,470 × 405,238,470 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,062,474x = 164,218,217,567,940,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,218,217,567,940,896/175,062,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 938,054,934.42
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