Finding the Third Proportional to 172,810,164 and 243,079,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,810,164 and 243,079,176 is: 341,921,357.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,810,164 : 243,079,176 = 243,079,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,810,164/243,079,176 = 243,079,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,810,164x = 243,079,176 × 243,079,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,810,164x = 59,087,485,804,838,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,087,485,804,838,976/172,810,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 341,921,357.15
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