Finding the Third Proportional to 168,269,476 and 251,731,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,269,476 and 251,731,560 is: 376,591,047.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,269,476 : 251,731,560 = 251,731,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,269,476/251,731,560 = 251,731,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,269,476x = 251,731,560 × 251,731,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,269,476x = 63,368,778,300,033,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,368,778,300,033,600/168,269,476 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 376,591,047.92
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