Finding the Third Proportional to 171,286,020 and 244,174,443
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,286,020 and 244,174,443 is: 348,079,537.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,286,020 : 244,174,443 = 244,174,443 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,286,020/244,174,443 = 244,174,443/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,286,020x = 244,174,443 × 244,174,443 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,286,020x = 59,621,158,614,360,248 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,621,158,614,360,248/171,286,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,079,537.46
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