Finding the Third Proportional to 178,031,601 and 375,192,162
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,031,601 and 375,192,162 is: 790,697,593.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,031,601 : 375,192,162 = 375,192,162 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,031,601/375,192,162 = 375,192,162/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,031,601x = 375,192,162 × 375,192,162 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,031,601x = 140,769,158,426,234,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,769,158,426,234,240/178,031,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,697,593.21
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