Finding the Third Proportional to 171,863,782.50 and 351,669,651
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,863,782.50 and 351,669,651 is: 719,590,489.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,863,782.50 : 351,669,651 = 351,669,651 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,863,782.50/351,669,651 = 351,669,651/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,863,782.50x = 351,669,651 × 351,669,651 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,863,782.50x = 123,671,543,434,461,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,671,543,434,461,808/171,863,782.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,590,489.84
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