Finding the Third Proportional to 182,034,432 and 266,239,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,034,432 and 266,239,128 is: 389,394,866.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,034,432 : 266,239,128 = 266,239,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,034,432/266,239,128 = 266,239,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,034,432x = 266,239,128 × 266,239,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,034,432x = 70,883,273,278,200,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,883,273,278,200,384/182,034,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389,394,866.12
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