Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,824 and 261,036,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,824 and 261,036,240 is: 397,674,813.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,824 : 261,036,240 = 261,036,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,824/261,036,240 = 261,036,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,824x = 261,036,240 × 261,036,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,824x = 68,139,918,593,337,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,918,593,337,600/171,345,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,813.44
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