Finding the Third Proportional to 74,175,581 and 150,447,394
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,175,581 and 150,447,394 is: 305,146,492.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,175,581 : 150,447,394 = 150,447,394 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,175,581/150,447,394 = 150,447,394/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,175,581x = 150,447,394 × 150,447,394 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,175,581x = 22,634,418,361,391,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,634,418,361,391,236/74,175,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 305,146,492.37
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