Finding the Third Proportional to 76,857,658 and 165,962,226
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,857,658 and 165,962,226 is: 358,369,760.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,857,658 : 165,962,226 = 165,962,226 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,857,658/165,962,226 = 165,962,226/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,857,658x = 165,962,226 × 165,962,226 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,857,658x = 27,543,460,458,875,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,543,460,458,875,076/76,857,658 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,369,760.09
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