Finding the Third Proportional to 179,479,300 and 390,405,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,479,300 and 390,405,230 is: 849,213,494.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,479,300 : 390,405,230 = 390,405,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,479,300/390,405,230 = 390,405,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,479,300x = 390,405,230 × 390,405,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,479,300x = 152,416,243,611,352,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,416,243,611,352,896/179,479,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,213,494.88
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