Finding the Third Proportional to 42,465,074 and 92,878,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,465,074 and 92,878,344 is: 203,140,745.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,465,074 : 92,878,344 = 92,878,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,465,074/92,878,344 = 92,878,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,465,074x = 92,878,344 × 92,878,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,465,074x = 8,626,386,784,182,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,626,386,784,182,336/42,465,074 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,140,745.36
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