Finding the Third Proportional to 178,305,350.50 and 388,265,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,305,350.50 and 388,265,168 is: 845,458,872.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,305,350.50 : 388,265,168 = 388,265,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,305,350.50/388,265,168 = 388,265,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,305,350.50x = 388,265,168 × 388,265,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,305,350.50x = 150,749,840,682,068,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,749,840,682,068,224/178,305,350.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,458,872.99
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