Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,802 and 261,036,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,802 and 261,036,207 is: 397,674,763.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,802 : 261,036,207 = 261,036,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,802/261,036,207 = 261,036,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,802x = 261,036,207 × 261,036,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,802x = 68,139,901,364,946,848 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,901,364,946,848/171,345,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,763.95
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