Finding the Third Proportional to 187,164,844 and 290,953,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,164,844 and 290,953,940 is: 452,297,522.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,164,844 : 290,953,940 = 290,953,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,164,844/290,953,940 = 290,953,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,164,844x = 290,953,940 × 290,953,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,164,844x = 84,654,195,201,523,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,654,195,201,523,600/187,164,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,297,522.29
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