Finding the Third Proportional to 292,553,668 and 401,162,157
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Solution
The third proportional to 292,553,668 and 401,162,157 is: 550,090,782.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
292,553,668 : 401,162,157 = 401,162,157 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
292,553,668/401,162,157 = 401,162,157/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
292,553,668x = 401,162,157 × 401,162,157 - Step 4: Simplify right side
292,553,668x = 160,931,076,208,892,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,931,076,208,892,640/292,553,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,090,782.69
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