Finding the Third Proportional to 171,035,458 and 373,421,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,035,458 and 373,421,783 is: 815,291,926.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,035,458 : 373,421,783 = 373,421,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,035,458/373,421,783 = 373,421,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,035,458x = 373,421,783 × 373,421,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,035,458x = 139,443,828,018,899,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,443,828,018,899,088/171,035,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,291,926.30
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