Finding the Third Proportional to 179,438,438 and 268,858,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,438,438 and 268,858,310 is: 402,838,943.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,438,438 : 268,858,310 = 268,858,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,438,438/268,858,310 = 268,858,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,438,438x = 268,858,310 × 268,858,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,438,438x = 72,284,790,856,056,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,284,790,856,056,096/179,438,438 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,838,943.88
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