Finding the Third Proportional to 37,187,862 and 80,351,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 37,187,862 and 80,351,172 is: 173,613,391.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
37,187,862 : 80,351,172 = 80,351,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
37,187,862/80,351,172 = 80,351,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
37,187,862x = 80,351,172 × 80,351,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
37,187,862x = 6,456,310,841,773,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,456,310,841,773,584/37,187,862 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 173,613,391.43
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