Finding the Third Proportional to 179,014,723 and 385,574,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,014,723 and 385,574,708 is: 830,478,370.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,014,723 : 385,574,708 = 385,574,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,014,723/385,574,708 = 385,574,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,014,723x = 385,574,708 × 385,574,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,014,723x = 148,667,855,449,285,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,667,855,449,285,248/179,014,723 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,478,370.48
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