Finding the Third Proportional to 112,181,048 and 172,323,825
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,181,048 and 172,323,825 is: 264,710,494.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,181,048 : 172,323,825 = 172,323,825 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,181,048/172,323,825 = 172,323,825/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,181,048x = 172,323,825 × 172,323,825 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,181,048x = 29,695,500,662,630,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,695,500,662,630,624/112,181,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,710,494.26
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