Finding the Third Proportional to 46,157,232 and 73,088,795
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,157,232 and 73,088,795 is: 115,734,235.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,157,232 : 73,088,795 = 73,088,795 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,157,232/73,088,795 = 73,088,795/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,157,232x = 73,088,795 × 73,088,795 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,157,232x = 5,341,971,954,552,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,341,971,954,552,025/46,157,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,734,235.42
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