Finding the Third Proportional to 172,397,639 and 383,059,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,397,639 and 383,059,026 is: 851,138,207.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,397,639 : 383,059,026 = 383,059,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,397,639/383,059,026 = 383,059,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,397,639x = 383,059,026 × 383,059,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,397,639x = 146,734,217,400,068,672 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,734,217,400,068,672/172,397,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,138,207.29
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