Finding the Third Proportional to 62,259,516 and 99,459,954
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,259,516 and 99,459,954 is: 158,887,879.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,259,516 : 99,459,954 = 99,459,954 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,259,516/99,459,954 = 99,459,954/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,259,516x = 99,459,954 × 99,459,954 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,259,516x = 9,892,282,449,682,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,892,282,449,682,116/62,259,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 158,887,879.08
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