Finding the Third Proportional to 42,465,080 and 92,878,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,465,080 and 92,878,362 is: 203,140,795.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,465,080 : 92,878,362 = 92,878,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,465,080/92,878,362 = 92,878,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,465,080x = 92,878,362 × 92,878,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,465,080x = 8,626,390,127,803,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,626,390,127,803,044/42,465,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 203,140,795.40
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