Finding the Third Proportional to 172,569,676 and 233,228,701
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,569,676 and 233,228,701 is: 315,209,648.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,569,676 : 233,228,701 = 233,228,701 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,569,676/233,228,701 = 233,228,701/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,569,676x = 233,228,701 × 233,228,701 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,569,676x = 54,395,626,970,147,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 54,395,626,970,147,400/172,569,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 315,209,648.83
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