Finding the Third Proportional to 72,325,840 and 109,161,351
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,325,840 and 109,161,351 is: 164,757,167.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,325,840 : 109,161,351 = 109,161,351 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,325,840/109,161,351 = 109,161,351/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,325,840x = 109,161,351 × 109,161,351 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,325,840x = 11,916,200,552,145,200 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,916,200,552,145,200/72,325,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,757,167.73
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