Finding the Third Proportional to 172,620,033 and 369,725,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,620,033 and 369,725,718 is: 791,895,958.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,620,033 : 369,725,718 = 369,725,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,620,033/369,725,718 = 369,725,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,620,033x = 369,725,718 × 369,725,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,620,033x = 136,697,106,550,615,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,697,106,550,615,520/172,620,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,895,958.86
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