Finding the Third Proportional to 172,157,053 and 368,874,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,157,053 and 368,874,570 is: 790,373,940.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,157,053 : 368,874,570 = 368,874,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,157,053/368,874,570 = 368,874,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,157,053x = 368,874,570 × 368,874,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,157,053x = 136,068,448,392,684,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,068,448,392,684,896/172,157,053 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,373,940.66
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