Finding the Third Proportional to 181,246,171 and 268,471,719
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,246,171 and 268,471,719 is: 397,674,960.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,246,171 : 268,471,719 = 268,471,719 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,246,171/268,471,719 = 268,471,719/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,246,171x = 268,471,719 × 268,471,719 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,246,171x = 72,077,063,902,814,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,077,063,902,814,960/181,246,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,960.55
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