Finding the Third Proportional to 83,464,454 and 178,415,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,464,454 and 178,415,302 is: 381,384,151.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,464,454 : 178,415,302 = 178,415,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,464,454/178,415,302 = 178,415,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,464,454x = 178,415,302 × 178,415,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,464,454x = 31,832,019,987,751,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,832,019,987,751,204/83,464,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,384,151.72
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