Finding the Third Proportional to 83,928,333 and 180,611,254
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,928,333 and 180,611,254 is: 388,669,998.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,928,333 : 180,611,254 = 180,611,254 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,928,333/180,611,254 = 180,611,254/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,928,333x = 180,611,254 × 180,611,254 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,928,333x = 32,620,425,071,452,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,620,425,071,452,516/83,928,333 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,669,998.62
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