Finding the Third Proportional to 85,955,956 and 185,524,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 85,955,956 and 185,524,216 is: 400,428,734.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
85,955,956 : 185,524,216 = 185,524,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
85,955,956/185,524,216 = 185,524,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
85,955,956x = 185,524,216 × 185,524,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
85,955,956x = 34,419,234,722,414,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,419,234,722,414,656/85,955,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,428,734.95
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