Finding the Third Proportional to 182,781,216 and 395,657,280
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,781,216 and 395,657,280 is: 856,459,359.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,781,216 : 395,657,280 = 395,657,280 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,781,216/395,657,280 = 395,657,280/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,781,216x = 395,657,280 × 395,657,280 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,781,216x = 156,544,683,216,998,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,544,683,216,998,400/182,781,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,459,359.68
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