Finding the Third Proportional to 177,788,966 and 267,156,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,788,966 and 267,156,788 is: 401,446,450.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,788,966 : 267,156,788 = 267,156,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,788,966/267,156,788 = 267,156,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,788,966x = 267,156,788 × 267,156,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,788,966x = 71,372,749,374,476,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,372,749,374,476,944/177,788,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,446,450.70
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