Finding the Third Proportional to 180,236,423 and 370,027,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,236,423 and 370,027,728 is: 759,671,753.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,236,423 : 370,027,728 = 370,027,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,236,423/370,027,728 = 370,027,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,236,423x = 370,027,728 × 370,027,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,236,423x = 136,920,519,488,841,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,920,519,488,841,984/180,236,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 759,671,753.41
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