Finding the Third Proportional to 170,369,392 and 278,168,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,369,392 and 278,168,424 is: 454,175,900.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,369,392 : 278,168,424 = 278,168,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,369,392/278,168,424 = 278,168,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,369,392x = 278,168,424 × 278,168,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,369,392x = 77,377,672,110,643,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,377,672,110,643,776/170,369,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,175,900.98
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