Finding the Third Proportional to 172,273,102 and 264,796,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,273,102 and 264,796,103 is: 407,010,585.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,273,102 : 264,796,103 = 264,796,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,273,102/264,796,103 = 264,796,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,273,102x = 264,796,103 × 264,796,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,273,102x = 70,116,976,163,986,608 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,116,976,163,986,608/172,273,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,010,585.81
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