Finding the Third Proportional to 171,035,544 and 373,421,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,035,544 and 373,421,958 is: 815,292,280.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,035,544 : 373,421,958 = 373,421,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,035,544/373,421,958 = 373,421,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,035,544x = 373,421,958 × 373,421,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,035,544x = 139,443,958,716,553,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,443,958,716,553,760/171,035,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,292,280.51
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