Finding the Third Proportional to 171,000,295 and 358,796,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,000,295 and 358,796,750 is: 752,835,589.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,000,295 : 358,796,750 = 358,796,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,000,295/358,796,750 = 358,796,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,000,295x = 358,796,750 × 358,796,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,000,295x = 128,735,107,810,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,735,107,810,562,496/171,000,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,835,589.03
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