Finding the Third Proportional to 176,646,762 and 385,415,257.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,646,762 and 385,415,257.50 is: 840,915,050.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,646,762 : 385,415,257.50 = 385,415,257.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,646,762/385,415,257.50 = 385,415,257.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,646,762x = 385,415,257.50 × 385,415,257.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,646,762x = 148,544,920,713,791,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,544,920,713,791,296/176,646,762 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,915,050.08
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