Finding the Third Proportional to 170,369,388 and 278,168,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,369,388 and 278,168,418 is: 454,175,892.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,369,388 : 278,168,418 = 278,168,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,369,388/278,168,418 = 278,168,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,369,388x = 278,168,418 × 278,168,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,369,388x = 77,377,668,772,622,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,377,668,772,622,720/170,369,388 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,175,892.05
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