Finding the Third Proportional to 170,966,960 and 403,187,615
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,966,960 and 403,187,615 is: 950,828,469.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,966,960 : 403,187,615 = 403,187,615 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,966,960/403,187,615 = 403,187,615/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,966,960x = 403,187,615 × 403,187,615 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,966,960x = 162,560,252,889,388,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,560,252,889,388,224/170,966,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 950,828,469.37
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