Finding the Third Proportional to 178,031,522 and 375,192,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,031,522 and 375,192,004 is: 790,697,278.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,031,522 : 375,192,004 = 375,192,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,031,522/375,192,004 = 375,192,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,031,522x = 375,192,004 × 375,192,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,031,522x = 140,769,039,865,536,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,769,039,865,536,016/178,031,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,697,278.12
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