Finding the Third Proportional to 126,904,228 and 171,223,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,904,228 and 171,223,600 is: 231,020,838.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,904,228 : 171,223,600 = 171,223,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,904,228/171,223,600 = 171,223,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,904,228x = 171,223,600 × 171,223,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,904,228x = 29,317,521,196,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,317,521,196,960,000/126,904,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 231,020,838.78
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