Finding the Third Proportional to 170,968,144 and 373,291,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 170,968,144 and 373,291,276 is: 815,042,928.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
170,968,144 : 373,291,276 = 373,291,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
170,968,144/373,291,276 = 373,291,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
170,968,144x = 373,291,276 × 373,291,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
170,968,144x = 139,346,376,737,708,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,346,376,737,708,176/170,968,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,042,928.33
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