Finding the Third Proportional to 172,157,051 and 368,874,565.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,157,051 and 368,874,565.75 is: 790,373,931.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,157,051 : 368,874,565.75 = 368,874,565.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,157,051/368,874,565.75 = 368,874,565.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,157,051x = 368,874,565.75 × 368,874,565.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,157,051x = 136,068,445,257,251,072 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,068,445,257,251,072/172,157,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,373,931.63
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