Finding the Third Proportional to 179,478,913 and 390,404,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,478,913 and 390,404,240 is: 849,211,019.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,478,913 : 390,404,240 = 390,404,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,478,913/390,404,240 = 390,404,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,478,913x = 390,404,240 × 390,404,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,478,913x = 152,415,470,609,977,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,415,470,609,977,600/179,478,913 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,211,019.07
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