Finding the Third Proportional to 72,719,033 and 109,832,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 72,719,033 and 109,832,652 is: 165,887,951.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72,719,033 : 109,832,652 = 109,832,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72,719,033/109,832,652 = 109,832,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72,719,033x = 109,832,652 × 109,832,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72,719,033x = 12,063,211,445,353,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,063,211,445,353,104/72,719,033 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 165,887,951.86
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