Finding the Third Proportional to 180,072,823 and 387,445,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,072,823 and 387,445,968 is: 833,631,503.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,072,823 : 387,445,968 = 387,445,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,072,823/387,445,968 = 387,445,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,072,823x = 387,445,968 × 387,445,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,072,823x = 150,114,378,119,457,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,114,378,119,457,024/180,072,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,631,503.18
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