Finding the Third Proportional to 171,993,860 and 374,219,464
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,993,860 and 374,219,464 is: 814,216,317.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,993,860 : 374,219,464 = 374,219,464 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,993,860/374,219,464 = 374,219,464/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,993,860x = 374,219,464 × 374,219,464 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,993,860x = 140,040,207,236,447,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,040,207,236,447,296/171,993,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,216,317.00
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