Finding the Third Proportional to 170,052,615 and 255,034,575
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,052,615 and 255,034,575 is: 382,485,352.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,052,615 : 255,034,575 = 255,034,575 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,052,615/255,034,575 = 255,034,575/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,052,615x = 255,034,575 × 255,034,575 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,052,615x = 65,042,634,445,430,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,042,634,445,430,624/170,052,615 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,485,352.82
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