Finding the Third Proportional to 76,857,662 and 165,962,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,857,662 and 165,962,234 is: 358,369,775.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,857,662 : 165,962,234 = 165,962,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,857,662/165,962,234 = 165,962,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,857,662x = 165,962,234 × 165,962,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,857,662x = 27,543,463,114,270,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 27,543,463,114,270,756/76,857,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,369,775.99
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