Finding the Third Proportional to 170,968,120 and 373,291,228
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,968,120 and 373,291,228 is: 815,042,833.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,968,120 : 373,291,228 = 373,291,228 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,968,120/373,291,228 = 373,291,228/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,968,120x = 373,291,228 × 373,291,228 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,968,120x = 139,346,340,901,747,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,346,340,901,747,984/170,968,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,042,833.14
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