Finding the Third Proportional to 83,563,432 and 183,269,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,563,432 and 183,269,378 is: 401,942,142.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,563,432 : 183,269,378 = 183,269,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,563,432/183,269,378 = 183,269,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,563,432x = 183,269,378 × 183,269,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,563,432x = 33,587,664,912,506,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 33,587,664,912,506,884/83,563,432 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,942,142.74
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