Finding the Third Proportional to 74,916,171 and 163,446,396.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,916,171 and 163,446,396.75 is: 356,594,901.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,916,171 : 163,446,396.75 = 163,446,396.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,916,171/163,446,396.75 = 163,446,396.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,916,171x = 163,446,396.75 × 163,446,396.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,916,171x = 26,714,724,610,558,412 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,714,724,610,558,412/74,916,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,594,901.39
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