Finding the Third Proportional to 180,017,004 and 392,742,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,017,004 and 392,742,375 is: 856,844,462.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,017,004 : 392,742,375 = 392,742,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,017,004/392,742,375 = 392,742,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,017,004x = 392,742,375 × 392,742,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,017,004x = 154,246,573,120,640,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,246,573,120,640,640/180,017,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,844,462.99
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