Finding the Third Proportional to 85,688,271 and 130,540,158
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,688,271 and 130,540,158 is: 198,868,907.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,688,271 : 130,540,158 = 130,540,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,688,271/130,540,158 = 130,540,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,688,271x = 130,540,158 × 130,540,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,688,271x = 17,040,732,850,664,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,040,732,850,664,964/85,688,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198,868,907.63
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