Finding the Third Proportional to 187,517,325 and 403,835,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,517,325 and 403,835,664 is: 869,696,938.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,517,325 : 403,835,664 = 403,835,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,517,325/403,835,664 = 403,835,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,517,325x = 403,835,664 × 403,835,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,517,325x = 163,083,243,518,320,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,083,243,518,320,896/187,517,325 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,696,938.77
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