Finding the Third Proportional to 123,406,284 and 180,566,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 123,406,284 and 180,566,721 is: 264,203,245.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
123,406,284 : 180,566,721 = 180,566,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
123,406,284/180,566,721 = 180,566,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
123,406,284x = 180,566,721 × 180,566,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
123,406,284x = 32,604,340,732,691,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,604,340,732,691,840/123,406,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 264,203,245.38
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