Finding the Third Proportional to 172,301,122 and 368,821,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,301,122 and 368,821,812 is: 789,487,192.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,301,122 : 368,821,812 = 368,821,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,301,122/368,821,812 = 368,821,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,301,122x = 368,821,812 × 368,821,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,301,122x = 136,029,529,006,963,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,029,529,006,963,344/172,301,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,487,192.12
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