Finding the Third Proportional to 176,977,155 and 246,072,588
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,977,155 and 246,072,588 is: 342,144,264.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,977,155 : 246,072,588 = 246,072,588 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,977,155/246,072,588 = 246,072,588/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,977,155x = 246,072,588 × 246,072,588 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,977,155x = 60,551,718,565,017,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,551,718,565,017,744/176,977,155 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,144,264.69
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