Finding the Third Proportional to 176,347,400 and 246,651,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,347,400 and 246,651,260 is: 344,982,937.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,347,400 : 246,651,260 = 246,651,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,347,400/246,651,260 = 246,651,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,347,400x = 246,651,260 × 246,651,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,347,400x = 60,836,844,059,587,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,836,844,059,587,600/176,347,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 344,982,937.43
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