Finding the Third Proportional to 172,287,083 and 378,049,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,287,083 and 378,049,482 is: 829,553,837.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,287,083 : 378,049,482 = 378,049,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,287,083/378,049,482 = 378,049,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,287,083x = 378,049,482 × 378,049,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,287,083x = 142,921,410,840,468,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,921,410,840,468,320/172,287,083 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,553,837.42
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