Finding the Third Proportional to 179,478,369 and 390,403,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,478,369 and 390,403,098 is: 849,208,624.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,478,369 : 390,403,098 = 390,403,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,478,369/390,403,098 = 390,403,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,478,369x = 390,403,098 × 390,403,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,478,369x = 152,414,578,927,997,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,414,578,927,997,600/179,478,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,208,624.85
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