Finding the Third Proportional to 180,017,008 and 392,742,383
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,017,008 and 392,742,383 is: 856,844,478.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,017,008 : 392,742,383 = 392,742,383 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,017,008/392,742,383 = 392,742,383/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,017,008x = 392,742,383 × 392,742,383 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,017,008x = 154,246,579,404,518,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,246,579,404,518,688/180,017,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,844,478.85
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