Finding the Third Proportional to 172,791,008 and 377,852,536
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,791,008 and 377,852,536 is: 826,272,967.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,791,008 : 377,852,536 = 377,852,536 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,791,008/377,852,536 = 377,852,536/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,791,008x = 377,852,536 × 377,852,536 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,791,008x = 142,772,538,961,631,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,772,538,961,631,296/172,791,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,272,967.64
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