Finding the Third Proportional to 171,127,038 and 373,612,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,127,038 and 373,612,749 is: 815,689,255.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,127,038 : 373,612,749 = 373,612,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,127,038/373,612,749 = 373,612,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,127,038x = 373,612,749 × 373,612,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,127,038x = 139,586,486,215,337,008 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,586,486,215,337,008/171,127,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,689,255.46
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