Finding the Third Proportional to 177,788,974 and 267,156,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,788,974 and 267,156,798 is: 401,446,462.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,788,974 : 267,156,798 = 267,156,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,788,974/267,156,798 = 267,156,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,788,974x = 267,156,798 × 267,156,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,788,974x = 71,372,754,717,612,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,372,754,717,612,800/177,788,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,446,462.69
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