Finding the Third Proportional to 171,076,908 and 247,176,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,076,908 and 247,176,642 is: 357,127,639.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,076,908 : 247,176,642 = 247,176,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,076,908/247,176,642 = 247,176,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,076,908x = 247,176,642 × 247,176,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,076,908x = 61,096,292,350,396,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,096,292,350,396,160/171,076,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,127,639.64
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