Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,799 and 261,036,202
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,799 and 261,036,202 is: 397,674,755.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,799 : 261,036,202 = 261,036,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,799/261,036,202 = 261,036,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,799x = 261,036,202 × 261,036,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,799x = 68,139,898,754,584,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,898,754,584,800/171,345,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,755.68
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