Finding the Third Proportional to 172,649,061 and 361,259,658
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,649,061 and 361,259,658 is: 755,918,044.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,649,061 : 361,259,658 = 361,259,658 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,649,061/361,259,658 = 361,259,658/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,649,061x = 361,259,658 × 361,259,658 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,649,061x = 130,508,540,498,276,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,508,540,498,276,960/172,649,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 755,918,044.05
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