Finding the Third Proportional to 80,498,660 and 173,812,232
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,498,660 and 173,812,232 is: 375,294,346.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,498,660 : 173,812,232 = 173,812,232 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,498,660/173,812,232 = 173,812,232/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,498,660x = 173,812,232 × 173,812,232 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,498,660x = 30,210,691,992,821,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,210,691,992,821,824/80,498,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,294,346.43
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