Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,752 and 261,036,143
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,752 and 261,036,143 is: 397,674,685.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,752 : 261,036,143 = 261,036,143 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,752/261,036,143 = 261,036,143/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,752x = 261,036,143 × 261,036,143 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,752x = 68,139,867,952,316,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,867,952,316,448/171,345,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,685.00
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