Finding the Third Proportional to 83,608,717.50 and 115,532,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,608,717.50 and 115,532,046 is: 159,644,281.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,608,717.50 : 115,532,046 = 115,532,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,608,717.50/115,532,046 = 115,532,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,608,717.50x = 115,532,046 × 115,532,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,608,717.50x = 13,347,653,652,946,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,347,653,652,946,116/83,608,717.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 159,644,281.75
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