Finding the Third Proportional to 115,969,984 and 162,219,337
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Solution
The third proportional to 115,969,984 and 162,219,337 is: 226,913,140.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
115,969,984 : 162,219,337 = 162,219,337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
115,969,984/162,219,337 = 162,219,337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
115,969,984x = 162,219,337 × 162,219,337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
115,969,984x = 26,315,113,296,719,568 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,315,113,296,719,568/115,969,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 226,913,140.70
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