Finding the Third Proportional to 116,338,296 and 180,386,535
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Solution
The third proportional to 116,338,296 and 180,386,535 is: 279,695,535.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
116,338,296 : 180,386,535 = 180,386,535 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
116,338,296/180,386,535 = 180,386,535/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
116,338,296x = 180,386,535 × 180,386,535 - Step 4: Simplify right side
116,338,296x = 32,539,302,009,306,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,539,302,009,306,224/116,338,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 279,695,535.59
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