Finding the Third Proportional to 178,921,166 and 391,341,340
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,921,166 and 391,341,340 is: 855,952,640.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,921,166 : 391,341,340 = 391,341,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,921,166/391,341,340 = 391,341,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,921,166x = 391,341,340 × 391,341,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,921,166x = 153,148,044,392,995,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,148,044,392,995,584/178,921,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,952,640.02
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