Finding the Third Proportional to 171,345,826 and 261,036,243
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,345,826 and 261,036,243 is: 397,674,817.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,345,826 : 261,036,243 = 261,036,243 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,345,826/261,036,243 = 261,036,243/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,345,826x = 261,036,243 × 261,036,243 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,345,826x = 68,139,920,159,555,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,139,920,159,555,048/171,345,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,674,817.94
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