Finding the Third Proportional to 178,739,244 and 385,694,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,739,244 and 385,694,646 is: 832,275,870.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,739,244 : 385,694,646 = 385,694,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,739,244/385,694,646 = 385,694,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,739,244x = 385,694,646 × 385,694,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,739,244x = 148,760,359,953,065,312 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,760,359,953,065,312/178,739,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,275,870.84
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