Finding the Third Proportional to 178,724,250 and 385,677,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,724,250 and 385,677,324 is: 832,270,932.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,724,250 : 385,677,324 = 385,677,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,724,250/385,677,324 = 385,677,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,724,250x = 385,677,324 × 385,677,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,724,250x = 148,746,998,247,800,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,746,998,247,800,960/178,724,250 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,270,932.72
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