Finding the Third Proportional to 112,181,044 and 172,323,818.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,181,044 and 172,323,818.50 is: 264,710,483.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,181,044 : 172,323,818.50 = 172,323,818.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,181,044/172,323,818.50 = 172,323,818.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,181,044x = 172,323,818.50 × 172,323,818.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,181,044x = 29,695,498,422,420,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,695,498,422,420,944/112,181,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,710,483.73
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