Finding the Third Proportional to 178,739,233 and 385,694,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,739,233 and 385,694,626 is: 832,275,835.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,739,233 : 385,694,626 = 385,694,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,739,233/385,694,626 = 385,694,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,739,233x = 385,694,626 × 385,694,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,739,233x = 148,760,344,525,279,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,760,344,525,279,872/178,739,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,275,835.74
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