Finding the Third Proportional to 179,014,721 and 385,574,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,014,721 and 385,574,704 is: 830,478,362.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,014,721 : 385,574,704 = 385,574,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,014,721/385,574,704 = 385,574,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,014,721x = 385,574,704 × 385,574,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,014,721x = 148,667,852,364,687,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,667,852,364,687,616/179,014,721 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,478,362.53
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