Finding the Third Proportional to 178,005,300 and 369,653,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,005,300 and 369,653,160 is: 767,637,023.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,005,300 : 369,653,160 = 369,653,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,005,300/369,653,160 = 369,653,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,005,300x = 369,653,160 × 369,653,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,005,300x = 136,643,458,697,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,643,458,697,985,600/178,005,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,637,023.72
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