Finding the Third Proportional to 80,256,859 and 122,975,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 80,256,859 and 122,975,958 is: 188,433,567.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
80,256,859 : 122,975,958 = 122,975,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
80,256,859/122,975,958 = 122,975,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
80,256,859x = 122,975,958 × 122,975,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
80,256,859x = 15,123,086,246,017,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,123,086,246,017,764/80,256,859 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 188,433,567.35
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