Finding the Third Proportional to 117,170,712 and 255,171,505.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 117,170,712 and 255,171,505.50 is: 555,706,252.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
117,170,712 : 255,171,505.50 = 255,171,505.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
117,170,712/255,171,505.50 = 255,171,505.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
117,170,712x = 255,171,505.50 × 255,171,505.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
117,170,712x = 65,112,497,219,136,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,112,497,219,136,528/117,170,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,706,252.08
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