Finding the Third Proportional to 42,778,160 and 92,374,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,778,160 and 92,374,416 is: 199,471,710.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,778,160 : 92,374,416 = 92,374,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,778,160/92,374,416 = 92,374,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,778,160x = 92,374,416 × 92,374,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,778,160x = 8,533,032,731,341,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,533,032,731,341,056/42,778,160 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 199,471,710.13
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