Finding the Third Proportional to 173,942,256 and 372,783,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,942,256 and 372,783,800 is: 798,930,430.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,942,256 : 372,783,800 = 372,783,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,942,256/372,783,800 = 372,783,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,942,256x = 372,783,800 × 372,783,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,942,256x = 138,967,761,542,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,967,761,542,440,000/173,942,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 798,930,430.93
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