Finding the Third Proportional to 179,478,930 and 390,404,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,478,930 and 390,404,211 is: 849,210,812.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,478,930 : 390,404,211 = 390,404,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,478,930/390,404,211 = 390,404,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,478,930x = 390,404,211 × 390,404,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,478,930x = 152,415,447,966,532,512 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,415,447,966,532,512/179,478,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,210,812.47
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