Finding the Third Proportional to 172,301,114 and 368,821,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,301,114 and 368,821,795 is: 789,487,156.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,301,114 : 368,821,795 = 368,821,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,301,114/368,821,795 = 368,821,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,301,114x = 368,821,795 × 368,821,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,301,114x = 136,029,516,467,022,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,029,516,467,022,032/172,301,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,487,156.00
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