Finding the Third Proportional to 171,127,042 and 373,612,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,127,042 and 373,612,757 is: 815,689,271.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,127,042 : 373,612,757 = 373,612,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,127,042/373,612,757 = 373,612,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,127,042x = 373,612,757 × 373,612,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,127,042x = 139,586,492,193,141,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,586,492,193,141,056/171,127,042 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,689,271.33
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