Finding the Third Proportional to 172,592,424 and 370,798,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,592,424 and 370,798,344 is: 796,624,838.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,592,424 : 370,798,344 = 370,798,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,592,424/370,798,344 = 370,798,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,592,424x = 370,798,344 × 370,798,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,592,424x = 137,491,411,913,142,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,491,411,913,142,336/172,592,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,624,838.60
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