Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,792 and 261,036,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,792 and 261,036,192 is: 397,674,741.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,792 : 261,036,192 = 261,036,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,792/261,036,192 = 261,036,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,792x = 261,036,192 × 261,036,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,792x = 68,139,893,533,860,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,893,533,860,864/171,345,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,741.46
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