Finding the Third Proportional to 171,000,300 and 358,796,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,000,300 and 358,796,760 is: 752,835,608.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,000,300 : 358,796,760 = 358,796,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,000,300/358,796,760 = 358,796,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,000,300x = 358,796,760 × 358,796,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,000,300x = 128,735,114,986,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,735,114,986,497,600/171,000,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 752,835,608.98
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