Finding the Third Proportional to 180,017,031 and 392,742,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,017,031 and 392,742,432 is: 856,844,583.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,017,031 : 392,742,432 = 392,742,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,017,031/392,742,432 = 392,742,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,017,031x = 392,742,432 × 392,742,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,017,031x = 154,246,617,893,274,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,246,617,893,274,624/180,017,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,844,583.18
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