Finding the Third Proportional to 62,885,366 and 99,996,835
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Solution
The third proportional to 62,885,366 and 99,996,835 is: 159,009,442.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
62,885,366 : 99,996,835 = 99,996,835 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
62,885,366/99,996,835 = 99,996,835/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
62,885,366x = 99,996,835 × 99,996,835 - Step 4: Simplify right side
62,885,366x = 9,999,367,010,017,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,999,367,010,017,224/62,885,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,009,442.83
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