Finding the Third Proportional to 168,996,473 and 360,315,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 168,996,473 and 360,315,315 is: 768,223,880.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
168,996,473 : 360,315,315 = 360,315,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
168,996,473/360,315,315 = 360,315,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
168,996,473x = 360,315,315 × 360,315,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
168,996,473x = 129,827,126,223,549,232 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 129,827,126,223,549,232/168,996,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 768,223,880.17
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