Finding the Third Proportional to 183,959,262 and 400,577,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,959,262 and 400,577,748 is: 872,272,102.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,959,262 : 400,577,748 = 400,577,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,959,262/400,577,748 = 400,577,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,959,262x = 400,577,748 × 400,577,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,959,262x = 160,462,532,192,751,488 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,462,532,192,751,488/183,959,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,272,102.25
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