Finding the Third Proportional to 177,877,654 and 385,446,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,877,654 and 385,446,344 is: 835,230,737.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,877,654 : 385,446,344 = 385,446,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,877,654/385,446,344 = 385,446,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,877,654x = 385,446,344 × 385,446,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,877,654x = 148,568,884,102,966,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,568,884,102,966,336/177,877,654 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,230,737.32
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