Finding the Third Proportional to 82,987,710 and 133,338,916.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,987,710 and 133,338,916.50 is: 214,239,754.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,987,710 : 133,338,916.50 = 133,338,916.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,987,710/133,338,916.50 = 133,338,916.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,987,710x = 133,338,916.50 × 133,338,916.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,987,710x = 17,779,266,653,393,972 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,779,266,653,393,972/82,987,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 214,239,754.94
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