Finding the Third Proportional to 172,594,756 and 370,803,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,594,756 and 370,803,240 is: 796,635,112.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,594,756 : 370,803,240 = 370,803,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,594,756/370,803,240 = 370,803,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,594,756x = 370,803,240 × 370,803,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,594,756x = 137,495,042,794,497,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,495,042,794,497,600/172,594,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 796,635,112.10
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