Finding the Third Proportional to 184,725,549 and 398,739,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,725,549 and 398,739,402 is: 860,699,083.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,725,549 : 398,739,402 = 398,739,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,725,549/398,739,402 = 398,739,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,725,549x = 398,739,402 × 398,739,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,725,549x = 158,993,110,707,317,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,993,110,707,317,600/184,725,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,699,083.41
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