Finding the Third Proportional to 173,763,312 and 254,964,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,763,312 and 254,964,432 is: 374,111,547.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,763,312 : 254,964,432 = 254,964,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,763,312/254,964,432 = 254,964,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,763,312x = 254,964,432 × 254,964,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,763,312x = 65,006,861,585,082,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,006,861,585,082,624/173,763,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,111,547.70
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