Finding the Third Proportional to 179,007,052 and 267,408,137.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,007,052 and 267,408,137.50 is: 399,465,335.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,007,052 : 267,408,137.50 = 267,408,137.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,007,052/267,408,137.50 = 267,408,137.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,007,052x = 267,408,137.50 × 267,408,137.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,007,052x = 71,507,112,001,218,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,507,112,001,218,904/179,007,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,465,335.04
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