Finding the Third Proportional to 172,922,282 and 376,547,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 172,922,282 and 376,547,730 is: 819,953,283.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
172,922,282 : 376,547,730 = 376,547,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
172,922,282/376,547,730 = 376,547,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
172,922,282x = 376,547,730 × 376,547,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
172,922,282x = 141,788,192,968,152,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,788,192,968,152,896/172,922,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,953,283.80
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