Finding the Third Proportional to 179,014,740 and 385,574,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,014,740 and 385,574,744 is: 830,478,446.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,014,740 : 385,574,744 = 385,574,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,014,740/385,574,744 = 385,574,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,014,740x = 385,574,744 × 385,574,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,014,740x = 148,667,883,210,665,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,667,883,210,665,536/179,014,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,478,446.69
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