Finding the Third Proportional to 182,011,779 and 257,541,088.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,011,779 and 257,541,088.50 is: 364,412,746.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,011,779 : 257,541,088.50 = 257,541,088.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,011,779/257,541,088.50 = 257,541,088.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,011,779x = 257,541,088.50 × 257,541,088.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,011,779x = 66,327,412,265,764,832 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,327,412,265,764,832/182,011,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,412,746.42
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