Finding the Third Proportional to 178,996,602 and 276,159,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,996,602 and 276,159,177 is: 426,063,345.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,996,602 : 276,159,177 = 276,159,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,996,602/276,159,177 = 276,159,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,996,602x = 276,159,177 × 276,159,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,996,602x = 76,263,891,041,317,328 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,263,891,041,317,328/178,996,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 426,063,345.28
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