Finding the Third Proportional to 178,921,164 and 391,341,336
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,921,164 and 391,341,336 is: 855,952,632.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,921,164 : 391,341,336 = 391,341,336 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,921,164/391,341,336 = 391,341,336/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,921,164x = 391,341,336 × 391,341,336 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,921,164x = 153,148,041,262,264,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,148,041,262,264,896/178,921,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,952,632.09
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