Finding the Third Proportional to 83,163,973 and 129,282,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,163,973 and 129,282,140 is: 200,974,906.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,163,973 : 129,282,140 = 129,282,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,163,973/129,282,140 = 129,282,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,163,973x = 129,282,140 × 129,282,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,163,973x = 16,713,871,722,979,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,713,871,722,979,600/83,163,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 200,974,906.80
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