Finding the Third Proportional to 179,352,040 and 386,211,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,352,040 and 386,211,164 is: 831,655,236.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,352,040 : 386,211,164 = 386,211,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,352,040/386,211,164 = 386,211,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,352,040x = 386,211,164 × 386,211,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,352,040x = 149,159,063,198,234,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,159,063,198,234,880/179,352,040 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,655,236.25
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