Finding the Third Proportional to 36,087,652 and 85,160,401
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Solution
The third proportional to 36,087,652 and 85,160,401 is: 200,963,307.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
36,087,652 : 85,160,401 = 85,160,401 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
36,087,652/85,160,401 = 85,160,401/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
36,087,652x = 85,160,401 × 85,160,401 - Step 4: Simplify right side
36,087,652x = 7,252,293,898,480,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,252,293,898,480,801/36,087,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,963,307.30
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