Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,741 and 261,036,126
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,741 and 261,036,126 is: 397,674,658.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,741 : 261,036,126 = 261,036,126 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,741/261,036,126 = 261,036,126/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,741x = 261,036,126 × 261,036,126 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,741x = 68,139,859,077,087,872 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,859,077,087,872/171,345,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,658.73
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