Finding the Third Proportional to 180,266,427 and 389,269,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,266,427 and 389,269,062 is: 840,591,368.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,266,427 : 389,269,062 = 389,269,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,266,427/389,269,062 = 389,269,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,266,427x = 389,269,062 × 389,269,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,266,427x = 151,530,402,630,359,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,530,402,630,359,840/180,266,427 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,591,368.85
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