Finding the Third Proportional to 171,938,718 and 377,655,250
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,938,718 and 377,655,250 is: 829,501,868.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,938,718 : 377,655,250 = 377,655,250 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,938,718/377,655,250 = 377,655,250/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,938,718x = 377,655,250 × 377,655,250 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,938,718x = 142,623,487,852,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,623,487,852,562,496/171,938,718 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,501,868.52
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