Finding the Third Proportional to 178,724,251 and 385,677,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,724,251 and 385,677,326 is: 832,270,936.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,724,251 : 385,677,326 = 385,677,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,724,251/385,677,326 = 385,677,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,724,251x = 385,677,326 × 385,677,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,724,251x = 148,746,999,790,510,272 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,746,999,790,510,272/178,724,251 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,270,936.70
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