Finding the Third Proportional to 177,788,630 and 267,156,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,788,630 and 267,156,312 is: 401,445,778.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,788,630 : 267,156,312 = 267,156,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,788,630/267,156,312 = 267,156,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,788,630x = 267,156,312 × 267,156,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,788,630x = 71,372,495,041,441,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,372,495,041,441,344/177,788,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,445,778.85
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