Finding the Third Proportional to 170,832,691 and 255,129,583
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,832,691 and 255,129,583 is: 381,022,529.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,832,691 : 255,129,583 = 255,129,583 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,832,691/255,129,583 = 255,129,583/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,832,691x = 255,129,583 × 255,129,583 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,832,691x = 65,091,104,121,753,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,091,104,121,753,888/170,832,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,022,529.94
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