Finding the Third Proportional to 187,946,754 and 403,656,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,946,754 and 403,656,378 is: 866,939,534.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,946,754 : 403,656,378 = 403,656,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,946,754/403,656,378 = 403,656,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,946,754x = 403,656,378 × 403,656,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,946,754x = 162,938,471,500,078,880 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,938,471,500,078,880/187,946,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 866,939,534.91
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