Finding the Third Proportional to 179,701,514 and 256,797,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,701,514 and 256,797,627 is: 366,969,758.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,701,514 : 256,797,627 = 256,797,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,701,514/256,797,627 = 256,797,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,701,514x = 256,797,627 × 256,797,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,701,514x = 65,945,021,232,831,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,945,021,232,831,128/179,701,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,969,758.71
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