Finding the Third Proportional to 179,014,734 and 385,574,732
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,014,734 and 385,574,732 is: 830,478,422.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,014,734 : 385,574,732 = 385,574,732 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,014,734/385,574,732 = 385,574,732/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,014,734x = 385,574,732 × 385,574,732 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,014,734x = 148,667,873,956,871,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,667,873,956,871,808/179,014,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,478,422.84
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