Finding the Third Proportional to 82,642,855 and 180,166,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,642,855 and 180,166,079 is: 392,772,200.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,642,855 : 180,166,079 = 180,166,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,642,855/180,166,079 = 180,166,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,642,855x = 180,166,079 × 180,166,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,642,855x = 32,459,816,022,234,240 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,459,816,022,234,240/82,642,855 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 392,772,200.60
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