Finding the Third Proportional to 85,497,134 and 173,373,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,497,134 and 173,373,325 is: 351,570,964.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,497,134 : 173,373,325 = 173,373,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,497,134/173,373,325 = 173,373,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,497,134x = 173,373,325 × 173,373,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,497,134x = 30,058,309,821,555,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,058,309,821,555,624/85,497,134 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,570,964.02
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