Finding the Third Proportional to 74,293,462 and 156,107,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,293,462 and 156,107,180 is: 328,016,099.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,293,462 : 156,107,180 = 156,107,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,293,462/156,107,180 = 156,107,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,293,462x = 156,107,180 × 156,107,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,293,462x = 24,369,451,647,552,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,369,451,647,552,400/74,293,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,016,099.82
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