Finding the Third Proportional to 76,978,941 and 167,509,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,978,941 and 167,509,263 is: 364,506,874.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,978,941 : 167,509,263 = 167,509,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,978,941/167,509,263 = 167,509,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,978,941x = 167,509,263 × 167,509,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,978,941x = 28,059,353,190,803,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,059,353,190,803,168/76,978,941 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,506,874.56
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