Finding the Third Proportional to 170,832,688 and 255,129,579
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,832,688 and 255,129,579 is: 381,022,524.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,832,688 : 255,129,579 = 255,129,579 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,832,688/255,129,579 = 255,129,579/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,832,688x = 255,129,579 × 255,129,579 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,832,688x = 65,091,102,080,717,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,091,102,080,717,240/170,832,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,022,524.69
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