Finding the Third Proportional to 86,203,044 and 129,178,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,203,044 and 129,178,469 is: 193,578,742.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,203,044 : 129,178,469 = 129,178,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,203,044/129,178,469 = 129,178,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,203,044x = 129,178,469 × 129,178,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,203,044x = 16,687,076,853,183,960 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,687,076,853,183,960/86,203,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 193,578,742.45
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