Finding the Third Proportional to 39,482,140 and 85,206,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,482,140 and 85,206,814 is: 183,885,705.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,482,140 : 85,206,814 = 85,206,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,482,140/85,206,814 = 85,206,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,482,140x = 85,206,814 × 85,206,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,482,140x = 7,260,201,152,030,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,260,201,152,030,596/39,482,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 183,885,705.08
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