Finding the Third Proportional to 173,368,851 and 253,833,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,368,851 and 253,833,447 is: 371,643,570.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,368,851 : 253,833,447 = 253,833,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,368,851/253,833,447 = 253,833,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,368,851x = 253,833,447 × 253,833,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,368,851x = 64,431,418,815,901,808 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,431,418,815,901,808/173,368,851 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 371,643,570.60
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