Finding the Third Proportional to 173,942,233 and 372,783,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,942,233 and 372,783,758 is: 798,930,356.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,942,233 : 372,783,758 = 372,783,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,942,233/372,783,758 = 372,783,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,942,233x = 372,783,758 × 372,783,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,942,233x = 138,967,730,228,602,560 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,967,730,228,602,560/173,942,233 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,930,356.54
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