Finding the Third Proportional to 172,688,204 and 352,313,208
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,688,204 and 352,313,208 is: 718,778,663.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,688,204 : 352,313,208 = 352,313,208 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,688,204/352,313,208 = 352,313,208/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,688,204x = 352,313,208 × 352,313,208 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,688,204x = 124,124,596,531,251,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,124,596,531,251,264/172,688,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,778,663.84
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