Finding the Third Proportional to 120,947,437 and 186,767,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 120,947,437 and 186,767,966 is: 288,408,535.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
120,947,437 : 186,767,966 = 186,767,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
120,947,437/186,767,966 = 186,767,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
120,947,437x = 186,767,966 × 186,767,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
120,947,437x = 34,882,273,123,777,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,882,273,123,777,156/120,947,437 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 288,408,535.05
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