Finding the Third Proportional to 72,187,836 and 150,324,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,187,836 and 150,324,306 is: 313,036,076.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,187,836 : 150,324,306 = 150,324,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,187,836/150,324,306 = 150,324,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,187,836x = 150,324,306 × 150,324,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,187,836x = 22,597,396,974,381,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 22,597,396,974,381,636/72,187,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 313,036,076.80
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