Finding the Third Proportional to 171,376,530.50 and 261,080,290
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,376,530.50 and 261,080,290 is: 397,737,762.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,376,530.50 : 261,080,290 = 261,080,290 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,376,530.50/261,080,290 = 261,080,290/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,376,530.50x = 261,080,290 × 261,080,290 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,376,530.50x = 68,162,917,826,484,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,162,917,826,484,096/171,376,530.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,737,762.74
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