Finding the Third Proportional to 173,942,244 and 372,783,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,942,244 and 372,783,780 is: 798,930,400.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,942,244 : 372,783,780 = 372,783,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,942,244/372,783,780 = 372,783,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,942,244x = 372,783,780 × 372,783,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,942,244x = 138,967,746,631,088,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,967,746,631,088,400/173,942,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,930,400.32
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