Finding the Third Proportional to 185,946,462 and 405,373,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,946,462 and 405,373,764 is: 883,737,645.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,946,462 : 405,373,764 = 405,373,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,946,462/405,373,764 = 405,373,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,946,462x = 405,373,764 × 405,373,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,946,462x = 164,327,888,539,527,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,327,888,539,527,680/185,946,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,737,645.62
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