Finding the Third Proportional to 182,421,640 and 282,703,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,421,640 and 282,703,314 is: 438,112,297.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,421,640 : 282,703,314 = 282,703,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,421,640/282,703,314 = 282,703,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,421,640x = 282,703,314 × 282,703,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,421,640x = 79,921,163,746,582,592 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,921,163,746,582,592/182,421,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,112,297.13
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