Finding the Third Proportional to 173,243,822 and 385,222,087
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,243,822 and 385,222,087 is: 856,573,438.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,243,822 : 385,222,087 = 385,222,087 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,243,822/385,222,087 = 385,222,087/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,243,822x = 385,222,087 × 385,222,087 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,243,822x = 148,396,056,312,635,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,396,056,312,635,584/173,243,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 856,573,438.52
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