Finding the Third Proportional to 172,688,166 and 352,313,131.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,688,166 and 352,313,131.50 is: 718,778,509.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,688,166 : 352,313,131.50 = 352,313,131.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,688,166/352,313,131.50 = 352,313,131.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,688,166x = 352,313,131.50 × 352,313,131.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,688,166x = 124,124,542,627,336,288 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,124,542,627,336,288/172,688,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,778,509.86
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