Finding the Third Proportional to 173,942,235 and 372,783,762
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,942,235 and 372,783,762 is: 798,930,364.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,942,235 : 372,783,762 = 372,783,762 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,942,235/372,783,762 = 372,783,762/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,942,235x = 372,783,762 × 372,783,762 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,942,235x = 138,967,733,210,872,640 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,967,733,210,872,640/173,942,235 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,930,364.50
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