Finding the Third Proportional to 172,569,650 and 233,228,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,569,650 and 233,228,664 is: 315,209,596.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,569,650 : 233,228,664 = 233,228,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,569,650/233,228,664 = 233,228,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,569,650x = 233,228,664 × 233,228,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,569,650x = 54,395,609,711,224,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,395,609,711,224,896/172,569,650 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,209,596.31
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