Finding the Third Proportional to 180,811,172 and 392,445,963
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,811,172 and 392,445,963 is: 851,793,792.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,811,172 : 392,445,963 = 392,445,963 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,811,172/392,445,963 = 392,445,963/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,811,172x = 392,445,963 × 392,445,963 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,811,172x = 154,013,833,874,997,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,013,833,874,997,376/180,811,172 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,793,792.23
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