Finding the Third Proportional to 171,036,015 and 373,434,339
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,036,015 and 373,434,339 is: 815,344,098.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,036,015 : 373,434,339 = 373,434,339 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,036,015/373,434,339 = 373,434,339/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,036,015x = 373,434,339 × 373,434,339 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,036,015x = 139,453,205,544,366,928 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,453,205,544,366,928/171,036,015 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,344,098.99
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