Finding the Third Proportional to 72,325,868 and 109,161,406
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,325,868 and 109,161,406 is: 164,757,269.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,325,868 : 109,161,406 = 109,161,406 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,325,868/109,161,406 = 109,161,406/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,325,868x = 109,161,406 × 109,161,406 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,325,868x = 11,916,212,559,896,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11,916,212,559,896,836/72,325,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 164,757,269.97
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