Finding the Third Proportional to 171,863,760 and 351,669,612
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,863,760 and 351,669,612 is: 719,590,424.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,863,760 : 351,669,612 = 351,669,612 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,863,760/351,669,612 = 351,669,612/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,863,760x = 351,669,612 × 351,669,612 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,863,760x = 123,671,516,004,230,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,671,516,004,230,544/171,863,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,590,424.44
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