Finding the Third Proportional to 86,315,976 and 184,913,172
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,315,976 and 184,913,172 is: 396,136,182.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,315,976 : 184,913,172 = 184,913,172 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,315,976/184,913,172 = 184,913,172/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,315,976x = 184,913,172 × 184,913,172 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,315,976x = 34,192,881,179,101,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,192,881,179,101,584/86,315,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,136,182.01
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