Finding the Third Proportional to 85,466,171 and 173,952,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,466,171 and 173,952,768 is: 354,053,131.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,466,171 : 173,952,768 = 173,952,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,466,171/173,952,768 = 173,952,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,466,171x = 173,952,768 × 173,952,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,466,171x = 30,259,565,494,861,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,259,565,494,861,824/85,466,171 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 354,053,131.68
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