Finding the Third Proportional to 180,811,176 and 392,445,971
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,811,176 and 392,445,971 is: 851,793,808.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,811,176 : 392,445,971 = 392,445,971 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,811,176/392,445,971 = 392,445,971/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,811,176x = 392,445,971 × 392,445,971 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,811,176x = 154,013,840,154,132,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,013,840,154,132,832/180,811,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,793,808.11
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