Finding the Third Proportional to 171,000,294 and 358,796,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,000,294 and 358,796,748 is: 752,835,585.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,000,294 : 358,796,748 = 358,796,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,000,294/358,796,748 = 358,796,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,000,294x = 358,796,748 × 358,796,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,000,294x = 128,735,106,375,375,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,735,106,375,375,504/171,000,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,835,585.04
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