Finding the Third Proportional to 42,775,872 and 92,370,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,775,872 and 92,370,432 is: 199,465,172.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,775,872 : 92,370,432 = 92,370,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,775,872/92,370,432 = 92,370,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,775,872x = 92,370,432 × 92,370,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,775,872x = 8,532,296,707,866,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,532,296,707,866,624/42,775,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,465,172.98
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