Finding the Third Proportional to 179,479,318 and 390,405,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,479,318 and 390,405,264 is: 849,213,557.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,479,318 : 390,405,264 = 390,405,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,479,318/390,405,264 = 390,405,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,479,318x = 390,405,264 × 390,405,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,479,318x = 152,416,270,158,909,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,416,270,158,909,696/179,479,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,213,557.63
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