Finding the Third Proportional to 76,997,064 and 171,209,458.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,997,064 and 171,209,458.50 is: 380,698,654.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,997,064 : 171,209,458.50 = 171,209,458.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,997,064/171,209,458.50 = 171,209,458.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,997,064x = 171,209,458.50 × 171,209,458.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,997,064x = 29,312,678,679,863,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,312,678,679,863,224/76,997,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,698,654.69
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