Finding the Third Proportional to 176,977,164 and 246,072,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,977,164 and 246,072,599 is: 342,144,277.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,977,164 : 246,072,599 = 246,072,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,977,164/246,072,599 = 246,072,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,977,164x = 246,072,599 × 246,072,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,977,164x = 60,551,723,978,614,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,551,723,978,614,800/176,977,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 342,144,277.88
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