Finding the Third Proportional to 172,569,666 and 233,228,686.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,569,666 and 233,228,686.50 is: 315,209,627.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,569,666 : 233,228,686.50 = 233,228,686.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,569,666/233,228,686.50 = 233,228,686.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,569,666x = 233,228,686.50 × 233,228,686.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,569,666x = 54,395,620,206,515,280 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,395,620,206,515,280/172,569,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,209,627.90
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