Finding the Third Proportional to 46,387,842 and 68,161,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 46,387,842 and 68,161,784 is: 100,156,174.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,387,842 : 68,161,784 = 68,161,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,387,842/68,161,784 = 68,161,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,387,842x = 68,161,784 × 68,161,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,387,842x = 4,646,028,798,062,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,646,028,798,062,656/46,387,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 100,156,174.50
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