Finding the Third Proportional to 172,301,118 and 368,821,803
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,301,118 and 368,821,803 is: 789,487,171.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,301,118 : 368,821,803 = 368,821,803 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,301,118/368,821,803 = 368,821,803/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,301,118x = 368,821,803 × 368,821,803 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,301,118x = 136,029,522,368,170,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,029,522,368,170,816/172,301,118 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,487,171.92
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