Finding the Third Proportional to 76,607,880 and 170,221,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,607,880 and 170,221,656 is: 378,230,179.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,607,880 : 170,221,656 = 170,221,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,607,880/170,221,656 = 170,221,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,607,880x = 170,221,656 × 170,221,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,607,880x = 28,975,412,171,382,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,975,412,171,382,336/76,607,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 378,230,179.08
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