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Finding the Third Proportional to 170,365,165.31 and 370,580,055.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 170,365,165.31 and 370,580,055.75 is: 806,089,539.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,365,165.31 : 370,580,055.75 = 370,580,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,365,165.31/370,580,055.75 = 370,580,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,365,165.31x = 370,580,055.75 × 370,580,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,365,165.31x = 137,329,577,719,673,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,329,577,719,673,104/170,365,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,089,539.89

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