Finding the Third Proportional to 171,918,539 and 268,093,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,918,539 and 268,093,012 is: 418,069,298.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,918,539 : 268,093,012 = 268,093,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,918,539/268,093,012 = 268,093,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,918,539x = 268,093,012 × 268,093,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,918,539x = 71,873,863,083,232,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,873,863,083,232,144/171,918,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,069,298.99
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