Finding the Third Proportional to 120,459,894 and 162,528,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,459,894 and 162,528,678 is: 219,289,344.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,459,894 : 162,528,678 = 162,528,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,459,894/162,528,678 = 162,528,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,459,894x = 162,528,678 × 162,528,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,459,894x = 26,415,571,172,427,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,415,571,172,427,684/120,459,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 219,289,344.32
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