Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,822 and 261,036,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,822 and 261,036,237 is: 397,674,808.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,822 : 261,036,237 = 261,036,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,822/261,036,237 = 261,036,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,822x = 261,036,237 × 261,036,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,822x = 68,139,917,027,120,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,917,027,120,168/171,345,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,808.94
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