Finding the Third Proportional to 172,673,349,648 and 385,049,897,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,673,349,648 and 385,049,897,760 is: 858,635,244,334.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,673,349,648 : 385,049,897,760 = 385,049,897,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,673,349,648/385,049,897,760 = 385,049,897,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,673,349,648x = 385,049,897,760 × 385,049,897,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,673,349,648x = 148,263,423,764,986,452,770,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,263,423,764,986,452,770,816/172,673,349,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,635,244,334.03
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