Finding the Third Proportional to 74,203,401 and 97,577,140.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 74,203,401 and 97,577,140.50 is: 128,313,503.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
74,203,401 : 97,577,140.50 = 97,577,140.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
74,203,401/97,577,140.50 = 97,577,140.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
74,203,401x = 97,577,140.50 × 97,577,140.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
74,203,401x = 9,521,298,348,156,740 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 9,521,298,348,156,740/74,203,401 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 128,313,503.42
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