Finding the Third Proportional to 42,977,982 and 92,762,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 42,977,982 and 92,762,115 is: 200,214,379.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,977,982 : 92,762,115 = 92,762,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,977,982/92,762,115 = 92,762,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,977,982x = 92,762,115 × 92,762,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,977,982x = 8,604,809,979,273,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,604,809,979,273,225/42,977,982 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,214,379.06
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