Finding the Third Proportional to 40,908,577 and 90,897,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 40,908,577 and 90,897,759 is: 201,972,378.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
40,908,577 : 90,897,759 = 90,897,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
40,908,577/90,897,759 = 90,897,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
40,908,577x = 90,897,759 × 90,897,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
40,908,577x = 8,262,402,591,222,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,262,402,591,222,081/40,908,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201,972,378.34
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