Finding the Third Proportional to 76,997,284 and 171,209,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 76,997,284 and 171,209,876 is: 380,699,423.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
76,997,284 : 171,209,876 = 171,209,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
76,997,284/171,209,876 = 171,209,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
76,997,284x = 171,209,876 × 171,209,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
76,997,284x = 29,312,821,639,935,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,312,821,639,935,376/76,997,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,699,423.63
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