Finding the Third Proportional to 172,906,624 and 373,420,539
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,906,624 and 373,420,539 is: 806,463,602.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,906,624 : 373,420,539 = 373,420,539 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,906,624/373,420,539 = 373,420,539/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,906,624x = 373,420,539 × 373,420,539 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,906,624x = 139,442,898,947,050,528 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,442,898,947,050,528/172,906,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,463,602.85
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