Finding the Third Proportional to 82,270,792 and 120,377,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,270,792 and 120,377,737 is: 176,135,408.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,270,792 : 120,377,737 = 120,377,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,270,792/120,377,737 = 120,377,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,270,792x = 120,377,737 × 120,377,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,270,792x = 14,490,799,565,241,168 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 14,490,799,565,241,168/82,270,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 176,135,408.61
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