Finding the Third Proportional to 78,719,008 and 170,818,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 78,719,008 and 170,818,704 is: 370,673,238.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
78,719,008 : 170,818,704 = 170,818,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
78,719,008/170,818,704 = 170,818,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
78,719,008x = 170,818,704 × 170,818,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
78,719,008x = 29,179,029,636,239,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,179,029,636,239,616/78,719,008 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,673,238.62
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