Finding the Third Proportional to 83,304,126 and 179,409,785.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,304,126 and 179,409,785.63 is: 386,389,879.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,304,126 : 179,409,785.63 = 179,409,785.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,304,126/179,409,785.63 = 179,409,785.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,304,126x = 179,409,785.63 × 179,409,785.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,304,126x = 32,187,871,178,008,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,187,871,178,008,456/83,304,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,389,879.15
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