Finding the Third Proportional to 42,778,136 and 92,374,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,778,136 and 92,374,368 is: 199,471,614.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,778,136 : 92,374,368 = 92,374,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,778,136/92,374,368 = 92,374,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,778,136x = 92,374,368 × 92,374,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,778,136x = 8,533,023,863,399,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,533,023,863,399,424/42,778,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,471,614.74
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